What are the major principles outlined in the IDEA?

The correct answer highlights the major principles of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which are Zero Reject, Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), and several additional key concepts designed to protect and serve students with disabilities.

Zero Reject ensures that no child with a disability is denied access to public education due to their disability, making it paramount that schools provide educational opportunities for all students, regardless of the severity of their disabilities. FAPE guarantees that students with disabilities are provided with an education that is tailored to their individual needs, at no cost to their families, which empowers them to make educational progress. The principle of Least Restrictive Environment mandates that students with disabilities should be educated alongside their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate, fostering inclusion and social integration.

Each of these principles reflects a commitment to ensuring that students with disabilities receive equitable educational opportunities, tailored support, and meaningful involvement in the educational system. Other options, while they may touch on important aspects of education, do not encompass the foundational legal principles established by IDEA specifically targeting the rights and educational needs of students with disabilities.