A Call for Reform of the Least Restrictive Environment
Call for Reform of the Least Restrictive Environment Caitlin Sweetapple, Ed.D. Director of Research Shrub Oak International School Section 1412 (a) (5) of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) outlines regulations regarding the least restrictive environment (LRE). The statute states: To the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities, including children in public or private institutions […]
