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.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA
Louisiana State Laws, Bulletins and Guides for Students with Disabilities
In addition to Federal laws, Louisiana has state bulletins to guide districts on how to implement the federal laws.
Louisiana Educational Rights of Children with Disabilities - Special Education Processes + Procedural Safeguards
Bulletins
Act 250 – Deaf Child Bill of Rights Act
Act 303 – Guidance for Implementing Act 303: Diplomas for Former Students with Disabilities
Bulletin 118 – Statewide Assessment Standards and Practices
Bulletin 126 – Charter Schools (Revised May 2022)
Bulletin 119 – Louisiana School Transportation Specifications and Procedures (Revised Jan 2019)
Bulletin 741 – Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators (Revised Oct 2022)
Bulletin 741 (Nonpublic) – Louisiana Handbook for Nonpublic School Administrators (Revised Oct 2022)
Bulletin 745 – Louisiana Teaching Authorizations of School Personnel
Bulletin 746 – Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel
Bulletin 1508 – Pupil Appraisal Handbook (Revised Dec 2017)
Bulletin 1530 – Louisiana’s IEP Handbook for Students with Exceptionalities(Revised Oct 2019)
Bulletin 1566 – Pupil Progression Policies and Procedures (Revised July 2022)
Bulletin 1573 – Complaint Management Procedures (Revised Feb 2008)
Bulletin 1706 – Regulations for Implementation of the Children with Exceptionalities Act (Revised Jan 2022)
Bulletin 1903 – Regulations and Guidelines for Education of Dyslexia Students (Revised Sept 2021)
Bulletin 1922 – Compliance Monitoring Procedures (Revised March 2017)
Guides
Dyslexia FAQ
Guide to Dyslexia in Louisiana
Guide to Using Seclusion and Restraints for Students with Disabilities
Jump Start: All Things Jump Start
Special Education Guidance for High School Students
Website – Louisiana Department of Education
A complete list of all items in their online special education library
Other Laws Protecting Individuals with Disabilities
Revised 11/8/2022
