The IDEA Education Improvement Act of 2004 adopts many of the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, making school districts responsible for ensuring that special education students are performing "at or above grade level" in reading, math and science. Learn about the specific legal requirements affecting AYP and assessment of special education students, the exceptions for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities and whether the new law changes the FAPE standard. In this video, attorney Melinda Baird reviews and explains the new IDEA provisions affecting AYP and assessments for students with disabilities.