2017-14343: Rosa's Law
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Rosa's Law changes references to "mental retardation" in Federal law to "intellectual disability" or "intellectual disabilities." These final regulations implement this statutory change in applicable Department of Education regulations.
The agency’s own summary, as published.
What this changes
Amends 9 parts of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.
- 34 CFR 104 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
- 34 CFR 105 Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Conducted by the Department of Education
- 34 CFR 222 Impact Aid Programs
- 34 CFR 300 Assistance to States for the Education of Children with Disabilities
- 34 CFR 361 State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program
- 34 CFR 373 Rehabilitation National Activities Program
- 34 CFR 385 Rehabilitation Training
- 34 CFR 668 Student Assistance General Provisions
- 34 CFR 674 Federal Perkins Loan Program
Rulemaking docket
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