The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, established in law in 1975, retains the basic rights and protections for children with disabilities. Since 1997, amendments to the Act and new legislation have passed that focus on improving the education of children with disabilities. The overall goal of the changes is to have increased communication and transparency with our parents. This section of our Student Services page, is meant to highlight and easily explain some of the mandates affecting the IEP process and provide guidance and resources to parents.

IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Related Service Logs

On August 23, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed into law HB 3586. Legislation (HB3586) signed into law on August 23, 2019, ensures that a copy of your student’s related service log is provided to you at the Annual Review meeting or upon your request. Related service(s) may include: Social Work, Speech Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Orientation and Mobility, and/or Hearing Itinerant services as outlined in your child’s Individual Education Plan. The logs reflect services delivered within the school setting and will include the date, type of service (direct or consultative), and the amount of time the specific service was provided.