School-age children with disabilities are entitled to receive special education services, at no cost to the parent, through the public school system. Understanding how special education works, and what your rights are, is important during your child's school years.
You will also want to explore other information in "Help for Families" to learn about other local, state and federal programs that can provide services and supports to your child and family.
Planning ahead for the time your child will leave school is important. Children with disabilities are entitled by state and federal law to receive early childhood services and special education. While adults are entitled to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid if they meet disability and income guidelines, there is no entitlement for adults to receive residential services, supported employment or day program services. It is never too early start planning for the future.
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Public schools are required to provide Special Education, at no cost to the family, to an eligible child with a disability beginning on the day of the child's 3rd birthday and ending at the age of 22.
Special Education is designed to meet the unique needs of students with special needs.
Additional Information about Special Education