All students with disabilities are entitled to what kind of education?

All students with disabilities are entitled to what kind of education?

• A. A free and appropriate education, even if that requires an interpreter
• B. No interpreter services
• C. An education only if funds allow
• D. Only special education services

Answer: (A)

Under IDEA, all students with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education. FAPE means the school provides instruction that meets the student’s individual needs and includes the related services necessary for access to that instruction, such as interpreter services for a student who is deaf or hard of hearing. This support is provided as part of FAPE to ensure the student can participate in the general education curriculum and school activities in the least restrictive environment. So, providing an interpreter when needed is part of ensuring FAPE, not something that would be skipped or delayed because of cost. The other options would limit access to education or omit required supports, which isn’t consistent with the obligation to provide appropriate educational opportunities.

Under IDEA, all students with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education. FAPE means the school provides instruction that meets the student’s individual needs and includes the related services necessary for access to that instruction, such as interpreter services for a student who is deaf or hard of hearing. This support is provided as part of FAPE to ensure the student can participate in the general education curriculum and school activities in the least restrictive environment.

So, providing an interpreter when needed is part of ensuring FAPE, not something that would be skipped or delayed because of cost. The other options would limit access to education or omit required supports, which isn’t consistent with the obligation to provide appropriate educational opportunities.