Last Change:
09/11/2024
Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004
Year: 2004
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Education
Link to external source:
https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2004/act/30/enacted/en/html
Description
The Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act 2004 provides a legal framework for the education of children with special educational needs in Ireland. It aims to ensure that these children can be educated in inclusive settings as far as possible and outlines the rights of parents and students to assessments, education plans, and resources. The Act emphasizes the importance of integrating students with special needs into mainstream education while providing them with individualized support.