Federal Government Releases IDEA 2004 Final Regulations

On August 3, 2006, the U.S. Department of Education announced the final Part B regulations to implement the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA). On August 14, 2006, the official copy of the final Part B regulations of the IDEA was published in the Federal Register.

The final regulations will guide implementation of the law in the United States and are the standard upon which state policies and rules must be based. States may go beyond what federal regulations require, but their policies and rules must, at a minimum, be consistent with the federal regulations.

To view or download a copy of the regulations, visit www.michigan.gov/documents/2004IDEARegulations_169000_7.pdf.