For this discussion, analyze the laws that govern how students who meet eligibility for special education are served. According to your state, compare and contrast federal and state laws on the following topics: Eligibility Determination Age of eligibility for services Procedural safeguards (Timeline for assessment & special education process) Early Intervention Free appropriate public education (FAPE) and least restrictive environment (LRE) Indicator 13 (transition services) Also, consider ethical, and practical issues related to eligibility determination. For your main post, look at the requirements related to eligibility according to Federal Law (IDEA) and your state laws. 1.) How is eligibility for special education services determined? 2.) Who is eligible for special education services? 3.) What is the age of eligibility for special education services? 4.) What are the requirements related to procedural safeguards? 5) How does your state meet these requirements? 6) How is early intervention determined in your state? 7)How does your state provide FAPE? 8) What are the aspects of LRE in your state or local school district? 9) What is the age transition services should be implemented? 10) Did you discover any source of information that contradicts the federal laws? 11) As a special education specialist, diagnostician, how would you implement the topics listed above differently and why?

Pierangelo, R.A., & Giuliani, G. A. (2017) Assessment in Special Education: A Practical Approach (What's New in Special Education) (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc. Chapter 16: Determining Whether a Disability Exists: Eligibility Criteria