The NEW IDEA
Summary:
Due to the varying effective dates of different programs within the legislation, CEC has provided statutory language for this section.
(a) Parts A, B, and C, and subpart 1 of part D. --
(1) In General – Except as provided in paragraph (2), parts A, B, and C, and subpart 1 of part D, of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as amended by title I, shall take effect on July 1, 2005.
(2) Highly Qualified Definition – Subparagraph (A), and subparagraphs (C) through (F), of section 602(10) of the IDEA, as amended by title I, shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act for purposes of the ESEA of 1965.
(b) Subparts 2, 3, and 4 of Part D – Subparts 2, 3, and 4 of Part D of the IDEA, as amended by title I, shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
(c) Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.
(1) National Center for Special Education Research. – Sections 175, 176, and 177 (other than section 177(c) of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, as enacted by section 201(a)(2) of this Act, shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
(2) Plan. – Section 177(c) of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, as enacted by section 201(a)(2) of this Act, shall take effect on October 1, 2005.
Implications for CEC Members:
All CEC members will need to acquaint themselves with the new provisions of IDEA as well as the upcoming regulations. CEC will provide to its members ongoing training, technical assistance and publications related to the implementation of the new IDEA. Go to: www.cec.sped.org for all the latest information on resources available.
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