The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires young children with disabilities to be educated to the maximum extent appropriate with children who are nondisabled and
to be educated with children who are disabled. The IDEA requires that children with disabilities be educated in the least restrictive environment (LRE). The LRE is defined as the least restrictive environment that is reasonably available and meets the child's needs. The LRE is determined by considering the child's needs, the resources available