What Is the Purpose of the Least Restrictive Environment Provision

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the least restrictive environment provision of IDEA?

• A) To ensure that students with similar disabilities are educated together.
• B) To ensure that children with disabilities are educated with nondisabled children whenever possible.
• C) To ensure that every disabled student is educated at least part-time in regular classrooms.
• D) To ensure that disabled students receive instruction from a variety of teachers.

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