Question

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which of the following federal laws requires that children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (fape) in the least restrictive environment?
choose an option below
the americans with disabilities act
the individuals with disabilities education act (idea)
section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973
the equal education opportunities act

Explanation:

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) explicitly mandates that children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE), a core requirement of the law. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) focuses on broader disability discrimination access, Section 504 prohibits discrimination in federally funded programs but does not center on FAPE/LRE as its primary mandate, and the Equal Education Opportunities Act addresses general educational equity, not specific disability FAPE/LRE requirements.

Answer:

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)