Mar 03, 2026  
National University Volume 85-2 (Formerly NCU) - November 2022 
    
National University Volume 85-2 (Formerly NCU) - November 2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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SE-5005 - Special Education Law

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8

Special education law is a complex topic. In this course, you will take a comprehensive look at many facets of this topic, and their related educational practices. You will examine the background, historical context, and elements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and analyze the relationship between legislation related to disability rights and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and its reauthorization(s). You will investigate the elements of the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and evaluate the legal basis for educational practices associated with Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Finally, you will explore the legal issues surrounding the main components of an individualized education program (IEP).



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