# What is an IEP?

> An IEP — Individualized Education Program — is an overall approach to meeting the needs of a child with a disability, as required by IDEA (2004). The IEP has become the center point of special education. Developed via a team process, many stakeholders, including parents, have a role in the determination of content and services

An IEP — Individualized Education Program — is an overall approach to meeting the needs of a child with a disability, as required by IDEA (2004).  The IEP has become the center point of special education.  Developed via a team process, many stakeholders, including parents, have a role in the determination of content and services enumerated in the IEP.  The IEP is a legally binding document.

[Statute/Regs Main](https://sites.ed.gov/idea/statuteregulations/ "Main page for Statute and Regulations") » [Regulations](https://sites.ed.gov/idea/regs "Regulations") » [Part B](https://sites.ed.gov/idea/regs/b "Part B") » [Subpart A](https://sites.ed.gov/idea/regs/b/a "Subpart A") » Section 300.22

300.22 Individualized education program.

Individualized education program or IEP means a written statement for a child with a disability that is developed, reviewed, and revised in accordance with §§300.320 through 300.324.

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