This 1990 law mandates that special needs students are entitled to a free and appropriate education:

• A. Neuromotor Act
• B. Orthopedic Act
• C. Physical Disabilities Act
• D. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that a federal law guarantees free appropriate public education for students with disabilities. That law is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which was reauthorized in 1990. IDEA requires that eligible students receive FAPE, including comprehensive evaluations, an individualized education program (IEP) tailored to their needs, and placement in the least restrictive environment. It also emphasizes parental involvement and procedural safeguards to protect students’ rights. In physical education, IDEA ensures that PE is addressed in the IEP when needed, and that students participate in the general PE curriculum to the greatest extent possible, with accommodations or specially designed instruction as required.

The other names listed don’t reflect the federal statute that established FAPE in 1990, so IDEA is the correct reference.