View FileRescinded Oct. 2017 OSEP Dear Colleague Letter on Preschool (LRE)
2-29-12Dear Colleague:The purpose of this letter is to reiterate that the least restrictive environment (LRE) requirements in section 612(a)(5) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) apply to the placement of preschool children with disabilitie/s/ Melody MusgroveMelody Musgrove, Ed.D.DirectorOffice of Special Education Programs Although not discussed here, other Federal laws apply to preschool-aged children with disabilities as well. These laws include section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, age PAGE * MERGEFORMAT 2 - Dear Colleague: Preschool LRE