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What laws do we have to require schools to take care of our special needs children?

I have a daughter who is non-verbal and non amblatory. I have been trying to find her a Kindergarden. I am finding that the classrooms for special needs children are half the size of my "typical" childrens room. Which require as least the same amount of space, due to their equiptment . I am being told, "we get whatever room is left" Is there a law that states, what the school is required to provide these children?

Question applies to ages: 5, 6

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avatarLizInHolt
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Top 5 in: Career Training, Choosing College, Depression and Mental Health, Discipline, Families and Relationships, Health and Wellness, Home Learning and Field Trips, Learning Disabilities and Special Needs, Learning Styles, Manners and Values, Parenting Support, Parents and Schools, Safety, School Policy and Education Issues, Setting Goals and Getting Motivated, Study Skills and Academics, Transitions and Readiness, Students' Civil RightsTop 5 in 18 Topics		 My guess is that the laws are less specific than dictating the number of square feet that must be in a classroom. You might start looking into this at michigan.gov/mde but probably somewhat faster/easier would be to call you school's district's main office, and find out what rules they must operate under. As with everything in this economy, schools have had to cut back in all areas, not just for special needs kids, and it's awfully hard everyone involved - parents, kids, and teachers.
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