The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that:

• A. Ensures that all children with disabilities have free and appropriate education.
• B. Provides universal healthcare to teachers.
• C. Mandates standardized testing for all students.
• D. Forces inclusion of all students in every class.

Answer: (A)

IDEA centers on guaranteeing that children with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education. This means eligible students get special education services and related supports at no cost to families, designed through an Individualized Education Program, and delivered in the least restrictive environment so they can participate with peers as much as possible. The law also requires ongoing evaluation to determine eligibility and needs. The focus is on providing tailored, appropriate educational opportunities rather than universal healthcare for teachers, blanket standardized testing for all students, or forcing every student into every class; placement decisions are made to fit each individual’s needs and goals.