Intellectual Disabilities (InD)

Definition

An intellectual disability is defined as significantly below average general intellectual and adaptive functioning manifested during the developmental period, with significant delays in academic skills. Developmental period refers to birth to eighteen (18) years of age.The corresponding definition is found in State Board of Education Rule 6A-6.03011, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)

State Lead Contact

• Patricia Bodiford

Florida Rule

• Rule 6A-6.03011, F.A.C., Exceptional Student Education Eligibility for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (Word)

Florida Department of Education Resources

• Measuring Adaptive Behavior - Important Information for Parents (RTF)
• Transition Planning for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (PDF)

Bureau of Exceptional Student Education Discretionary Projects

• Access Project
• Florida Inclusion Network (FIN)