Which of the following are major provisions of IDEA?

• A. Due process and federal safeguards
• B. Free appropriate public education
• C. Child Find and IEP
• D. Parent training and placement

Answer: (A)

Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) is the central obligation IDEA guarantees for students with disabilities. It means the school district must provide special education and related services that are tailored to the individual student, meet state standards, and are at no cost to the family. This guarantee drives the creation of an individualized education program (IEP), guides decisions about placement in the least restrictive environment, and requires ongoing evaluation to ensure the services continue to meet the student’s needs.

Other parts of IDEA—such as procedural safeguards and due process to protect families’ rights, mechanisms like Child Find to identify students who may need services, and the family involvement that supports implementation—are essential components that support FAPE, but the core purpose of IDEA is to ensure a free, appropriate public education is available to every eligible student.