Federal Law Federal Laws Protecting Students with Disabilities Special Education Services are provided through numerous laws that mandate specific supports and services. Below is a list of those laws and links to read more about them. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C Regulations (Ages 0 - 2) Part B Regulations (Ages 3 & over) Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Other Laws Protecting Individuals with Disabilities Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 1/10/2023