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COPAA
Parents, legal guardians and advocates of students with disabilities have at their disposal under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) a number of procedural protections designed to ensure a child is provided a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE). If a parent believes that their local educational agency has failed to carry out its legal obligations under the law, they can seek remedies under IDEA dispute resolution processes.