The Individualized Education Program (IEP) was established under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). As per 34 CFR §§ 300.320, individualized education program or IEP is a written statement for a child with a disability...
disability law
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was enacted in 1997 and ensures that all children with disabilities are guaranteed an appropriate public education to meet their needs. The IDEA also guarantees that such education is...
involuntary civil commitment
Involuntary civil commitment refers to the legal process by which individuals are admitted into a treatment facility or supervised outpatient treatment against their wishes. This can be done for various reasons, including mental illness,...
labor union
A labor union (also known simply as a union or a labor organization) is a group of employees in a certain trade, industry, or corporation that organize to improve their salary, benefits, and working conditions.
Labor unions...
LRE
LRE is the abbreviation for least restrictive environment.
[Last updated in April of 2022 by the Wex Definitions Team]
major life activity
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and subsequent ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) define a “major life activity” as including, but not limited to, “caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating,...
master
A master is an antiquated term which referred to an employer and has since been supplanted by the latter term. A master is also a party in a relationship between a master and servant, which is now primarily referred to as the employment relationship...
mental competence
Mental competency refers to a person’s ability to make rational decisions and express themselves. In the legal context, mental competency means a person’s capacity to understand the basic nature and purpose of court proceedings, his/her roles with...
mental health
Mental health and the law interact in numerous ways. The term "competence" signifies a legal conclusion that an individual is capable of entering into a binding contract, transferring assets, or participating in a legal proceeding. The...
partial disability
Partial disability is a category of disability used for Workers Compensation benefits or private disability insurance payments. It is defined as any type of disability in which the worker is not completely disabled but is unable to perform...