Editorial Notes
References in Text

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is title VI of Pub. L. 91–230, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 175, which is classified generally to chapter 33 (§ 1400 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1400 of this title and Tables.

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 93–112, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 355, which is classified generally to chapter 16 (§ 701 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 701 of Title 29 and Tables.

Amendments

2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–315 substituted “The” for “Not later than 30 days after August 4, 1986, the”.

1993—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–73, which directed amendment of subsec. (b) by inserting “or hard of hearing” after “individuals who are deaf”, was executed by making the insertion in introductory provisions but not in par. (2) to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

1992—Pub. L. 102–421, § 151(a)(5), struck out “for the deaf” after “educational programs” in section catchline.

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–421, § 151(a)(4), substituted “individuals who are deaf” for “the deaf” in two places.

Pub. L. 102–421, § 136(1), substituted “, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other Federal or non-Federal agencies, institutions, or organizations involved with the education or rehabilitation of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.” for “and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.”

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–421, § 151(a)(4), substituted “individuals who are deaf” for “the deaf” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (b)(1) to (3). Pub. L. 102–421, § 136(2), struck out “and” at end of par. (1), added par. (2), and redesignated former par. (2) as (3).

1990—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–476 substituted “Individuals with Disabilities Education Act” for “Education of the Handicapped Act”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1992 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 102–421 effective Oct. 1, 1992, see section 161 of Pub. L. 102–421, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.

Effective Date of 1990 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 101–476 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section 1001 of Pub. L. 101–476, set out as a note under section 1087ee of this title.