2288 Liberty Street NE,
Salem, OR 97301
503-581-8156 (Voice)
503-391-0429 (fax)
888-505-2673
Special Ed Help Line: 1-888-891-6784
Email: info@oregonrisecenter.org
Eligibility
Determining Eligibility
Who Decides if a Child is Eligible for Services?
A team of qualified professionals, and the parents of the child. [Section 300.306(a)(1)]
Who is Eligible for Services?
To be eligible for special education and related services, a child must meet IDEA’s definition of "a child with a disability' (see below). [Section 300.8]
Who is a "Child with a Disability?"
According to IDEA, a “child with a disability” is a child who has one (or more) of the disabilities listed below and who, because of that disability, needs special education and related services.
IDEA’s Categories of Disability:
- mental retardation
- hearing impairments (including deafness)
- speech or language impairments
- visual impairments (including blindness)
- emotional disturbance
- orthopedic impairments
- autism
- traumatic brain injury
- other health impairments
- specific learning disabilities
Special Rule
Under IDEA, if a child has a lack of instruction in math or reading, or has limited English proficiency, he or she must not be identified as being a “child with a disability,” if any one of those is the reason for determining the child has a disability. [Section 300.306(b)]
This information has been provided for you by the Oregon Parent Training and Information Center. If you need further information or assistance, please contact our Special Education Help-Line at 888-891-6784, or our office at 888-505-2673. Eligibility3 7-00