Alabama § 16-39A-2 - Establishment of Program; Agencies to Provide Free Appropriate Public Education for Eligible Children in Accordance with Act.

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§ 16-39A-2. Establishment of Program; Agencies to Provide Free Appropriate Public Education for Eligible Children in Accordance with Act.

There is hereby established a preschool special education program for children with disabilities, ages three through five years, inclusive. All county and city local education agencies are required to provide free appropriate public education for all eligible children with disabilities, ages three through five years, inclusive, in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, previously known as the “Education of the Handicapped Act,” Public Law 91-230, and all amendments thereto.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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