A least restrictive environment means children with disabilities should be educated:
A) in the environment most like the educational environment of their peers who are typically developing.
B) partially alongside their typically developing peers but with periods of one-on-one specialized care.
C) in separate classrooms with extra supports to cover the curriculum of typically developing students.
D) without special restrictions or accommodations.

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The least restrictive environment (LRE) principle under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that children with disabilities should be educated with their non-disabled peers to the greatest extent appropriate, in settings that are as close as possible to the regular educational environment.

A Least Restrictive Environment Means Children with Disabilities Should Be