Lauren Has Muscular Dystrophy and Is Wheel Chair Bound

Multiple Choice

Lauren has muscular dystrophy and is wheel chair bound. She has difficulty speaking and must have assistance with communication. Her parents are considering her education now that Lauren is entering kindergarten. They are comfortably middle class economically but are worried that they won't be able to absorb the 12 years of help that Lauren will need to graduate. What should Lauren's parents be told?

A) "IDEA guarantees that Lauren will receive an appropriate education, and the cost is on a sliding scale so that you will be able to afford the extra assistance she will need."
B) "The ADA guarantees a free public education for Lauren, in whatever form she requires."
C) "IDEA guarantees that Lauren will receive an appropriate education through the public school system at no charge to you."
D) "If Lauren can be mainstreamed, the cost will be negligible to you."