Reply #61: It's the law: Sp Ed students must be in "least restrictive environment"

[Lucille]

The child who has low impulse control and learning disabilities should have an aide as well as a certain amount of time working one on one with a learning specialist, social worker, etc. in a resource room. The teacher should have special training and support. The class size should be limited.


"Mainstreamed" students still are classified as handicapped. However, unless the parents sue, and many times even if they sue, these kids never receive the services they are entitled to by law. And yes, the teachers and other students suffer as a result as well.