What are educational rights for foster children with IEPs?

Описание: Children in foster care with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) face unique challenges, yet they are entitled to crucial educational rights and protections. This video demystifies these rights, ensuring you understand how to champion their academic success and well-being.

Discover the essential protections and provisions for foster children with IEPs:
► Foster children with IEPs are fully protected by federal IDEA and state laws, guaranteeing a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) regardless of placement changes.
► Learn about the mandate for educational stability, including remaining in the school of origin and the immediate enrollment requirement for new schools.
► Understand the vital role of a surrogate parent in advocating for a foster child's educational interests when biological parents cannot.
► Discover practical steps to uphold these rights, such as ensuring IEPs follow the child, active participation in meetings, and monitoring for disruptions.
► Learn about the 'child find' mandate and due process rights, empowering advocates to challenge school decisions and ensure children's needs are met.


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