What federal law ensures that students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education and related services?

• A. IDEA
• B. Title I
• C. Title II
• D. ADA

Answer: (A)

IDEA is the federal law that guarantees a free appropriate public education and related services for students with disabilities. It requires districts to identify eligible students, develop an individualized education program, and provide services such as specialized instruction, speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, counseling, and transportation, all delivered in the least restrictive environment. Title I aims to help disadvantaged students close achievement gaps, not specifically to provide disability-related services. Title II addresses accessibility and nondiscrimination in public programs, but not the mandated IEP process for special education. The Americans with Disabilities Act offers broad civil rights protections but does not lay out the targeted framework for FAPE and IEPs. So, the federal law that ensures FAPE and related services is IDEA.