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Can State or Local Regulations Exceed IDEA?

State and local agencies can establish regulations that exceed IDEA as long as they don't conflict with IDEA.

Callie Oettinger
Mar 18, 2025
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Question: Can State or Local Regulations Exceed IDEA?

Answer: State education agencies (SEA) and local education agencies (LEA) can establish regulations that exceed Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as long as they don't conflict with IDEA.

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