Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA 2015)

All students are general education students first

All students must be taught to high standards

Schools must address the needs of those at risk of not meeting high state standards

Universal Design for Learning, including technology, supports the learning needs of all children

https://www.ed.gov/essa

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004)

Preference stated about educating students with disabilities in regular classes with appropriate aids and services

General education classroom must be the first placement considered by the IEP team

Removal should only be considered if needs can’t be met with the use of aids and services

The IEP team plans for the extent that a student is included

http://idea.ed.gov/