Education is a fountain that emits knowledge endlessly; it that one thing which is required by all. To put in simple and precise words, right to education is awarded to everyone be it rich or poor, black or white, normal or abnormal. Every person requires education to make himself socially and intellectually capable to upgrade and enhance himself.

Special education is basically for those who have disabilities in learning for e.g. dyslexia, reading or writing disability, etc. Special education is specifically planned to meet the needs of these people with such disabilities. Special education basically encompasses a wide range which includes academic services, speech-language services, psychological services, physical and occupational therapy, counselling services and parent education. These services are specifically provided to the parents with no extra cost in the education process.

The right to education to special education is guaranteed by the law through the federal IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement ACT), 2004 and FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education) is provided by the Department of Education through state regulations laws.  These laws allow those with the special education who are eligible for special education.

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