Which statement best describes related services?

Which statement best describes related services?

• A. Special ed services that support the development, corrective or transportation needs of students with disabilities
• B. Related services are optional and only for highly specialized cases
• C. Related services replace general education instruction
• D. Related services are only medical services when needed

Answer: (A)

Related services are supports that help a student with a disability benefit from special education by addressing needs that accompany the disability, such as transportation, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, counseling, or psychological services. This description matches the statement because it emphasizes services that support development, corrective or transportation needs and are provided to enable the student to access and benefit from instruction. They are required when the IEP team determines they are necessary, not optional, and they do not replace general education instruction; instead, they supplement it to help the student participate in the general curriculum. They also cover more than just medical services, including a range of educational and social-emotional supports.

Related services are supports that help a student with a disability benefit from special education by addressing needs that accompany the disability, such as transportation, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, counseling, or psychological services. This description matches the statement because it emphasizes services that support development, corrective or transportation needs and are provided to enable the student to access and benefit from instruction. They are required when the IEP team determines they are necessary, not optional, and they do not replace general education instruction; instead, they supplement it to help the student participate in the general curriculum. They also cover more than just medical services, including a range of educational and social-emotional supports.