FTCE Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K-12 Practice Test

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What is the primary legislation governing special education in the U.S.?

IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
No Child Left Behind Act
Every Student Succeeds Act
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

The correct answer is: IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the primary legislation governing special education in the United States. It was enacted to ensure that children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education that meets their unique needs. IDEA outlines the rights of students with disabilities, the responsibilities of public schools, and the procedures for developing individualized education programs (IEPs) to facilitate educational access and inclusion. This law provides specific guidance on the education of students with various disabilities, ensuring that they are not just given access to education but that the education provided is of high quality and individualized to their circumstances. The other options, while significant in terms of educational policy, do not specifically govern special education. For instance, the No Child Left Behind Act and the Every Student Succeeds Act aim primarily at broader educational accountability and standards. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, meanwhile, focuses on the privacy of student education records rather than the educational provisions specifically for students with disabilities.