What does IDEA, Part B provide support for?

IDEA, which stands for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B specifically provides support for special education services for children with disabilities ages 3 to 21. This legislation ensures that eligible children receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) that is tailored to their individual needs as outlined in an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The focus is on special education and related services to help these children succeed in school, making sure they have access to the same educational opportunities as their peers.

The other options, while relevant to different educational topics or age groups, do not correctly define the primary purpose of Part B of IDEA. Transition services for young adults are addressed within IDEA, but they fall under specific provisions that support students approaching adulthood rather than the core support mandated for all students aged 3 to 21. Preventing school dropouts and universal Pre-K education are also important issues in education, but they are not the focus of Part B of IDEA, which is dedicated specifically to the needs of students with disabilities.