ERIC Number: EJ1243871
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-0033-6297
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Revisiting the Narrative about Least Restrictive Environment in Physical Education
Wilson, Wesley J.; Haegele, Justin Anthony; Kelly, Luke E.
Quest, v72 n1 p19-32 2020
Since 1975, the implementation of the Least Restrictive Environment, a federal mandate of Public Law 94-142, has been historically challenging for physical educators and adapted physical educators. Confusion and misinterpretation of the law's intent, as well as competing ideologies, have perpetuated failed Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) practice in the United States. The purpose of this essay is to revisit the conversation about LRE in PE and to provide direction for higher education's role in addressing the issues. In doing so, a detailed historical context of the LRE is provided, followed by a discussion of the issues associated with the law that have emerged in the literature. Finally, future research directions to address these contemporary issues are presented to the readers.
Descriptors: Mainstreaming, Physical Education, Higher Education, Legal Responsibility, Students with Disabilities, Adapted Physical Education, Educational Legislation, Educational Quality, Federal Legislation, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Inclusion, Public Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Education for All Handicapped Children Act; Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 2004
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