Juliana is a five-year-old who is paralyzed from the neck down and cannot speak. To act in accordance with IDEA's concept of a f
ree and appropriate education, her local school district: a. probably will not enroll Juliana because she cannot participate in school activities in a typical way, but it will pay for her enrollment in any private school that will accept her. b. should make sure its classrooms are wheelchair accessible, hire an aide to take care of Juliana's personal needs, and find ways to modify the curriculum so she can participate.
c. will accept Juliana for enrollment, but because she cannot move or speak, she will not be expected to participate in classroom activities or follow an instructional plan.
d. probably will not enroll Juliana, but if her parents want to teach her at home, the school will provide them with textbooks and other materials.
The school should make sure its classrooms are wheelchair accessible, hire an aide to take care of Juliana's personal needs, and find ways to modify the curriculum so she can participate. According to the constitution, all children have the right for a proper education no matter their social status, physical or mental disability or race. And this is the concept of a concept of a free and appropriate education.
