Who qualifies for an IEP?

A student must meet the eligibility criteria for one of the 13 eligibility categories under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and be in need of specialized services in order to qualify for an IEP. The student’s disability must adversely affect their educational performance. The eligibility categories for an IEP include:

Autism
Blindness
Deafness
Emotional Disturbance
Hearing Impairment
Intellectual Disability
Multiple Disabilities
Orthopedic Impairment
Other Health Impaired
Specific Learning Disability
Speech or Language Impairment
Traumatic Brain Injury
Visual Impairment