In order to ensure that students with disabilities receive an appropriate and individualized education, IDEA requires that, after drawing upon current evaluation information, the IEP team develop a written document, the IEP, designed to meet the unique educational needs of each student with disabilities. IDEA contains clear language about:

• The information which the IEP must contain.
• Who develops the IEP.
• The public agency’s obligation to provide the special education and related services identified in the IEP.

For additional information: Ohio Revised Code 3301-51-07 Individualized Education Program (IEP)