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								California Shows How States Can Step Up for Young Students With Disabilities Imagine being 4 years old and ready to start preschool, eager to learn, play and make friends, only to find out there’s no classroom available to you because you have a disability. That’s a reality for too many young children despite the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which for 50 years has mandated a... By Sarah Johns | July 22, 2025