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Unlocking Special Education Eligibility in Kentucky: What You Need to Know

Unlocking Special Education Eligibility in Kentucky: What You Need to Know

Some children face struggles in life, such as health or learning issues. When we see our children having difficulties, we look in all directions to find the help or services they need. For some children, that help may come through special education services.

Federal and state laws require that all students identified with a disability have the right to a free appropriate public education (FAPE). This means:

The LRE ensures that students are educated in the general education classroom with peers who do not have disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate. It also includes related services that help the child get to school and benefit from their individual program.

Public Schools must locate, evaluate, and identify all children who need special education services. This process is called Child Find and includes children who are:

A child may be eligible for special education and related services if:

The disabilities served under IDEA include:

Parents are cautioned not to be discouraged if they do not see their child's specific diagnosis in this list, such as dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, or cerebral palsy. The disability categories listed serve many children with these or other medical conditions.

The specific eligibility forms used in Kentucky Public Schools can be found on the Kentucky Department of Education website. These forms provide details of the eligibility criteria for each disability category and include additional documentation requirements. This ensures all children receive appropriate opportunities to learn and are treated fairly.

Determining a child is eligible and needs special education services is part of a process designed to accurately identify children with disabilities and to provide appropriate programs to meet their individual needs.

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Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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