The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that all students with disabilities be assessed at the state level. In addition, the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) calls for a single statewide accountability system that includes students with disabilities. If the state’s general assessment is not appropriate, even with assessment accommodations, the individualized educational program (IEP) team must determine how the student will be assessed.
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