WHAT FAMILIES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENTS.

The article discusses the things about out-of-district placements that families of children with disabilities in the U.S. should know. Topics covered include the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on placements, the pros and cons that parents need to consider when deciding on having their child with a disability in a school different from their home district, and questions that can help determine if children can be accommodated in their home school districts.