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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]LRE does not always mean mainstreaming.  And since when is a school district required to provide private preschool when the district does not offer Preschool to all?[/quote]

No, but for the majority of kids LRE means inclusion.  So, if a district is offering inclusion to 0% of their preschoolers they are clearly violating LRE for significant numbers of kids.

If a student needs preschool, and their LRE is inclusion, then the school district has an obligation to provide inclusive preschool.  If FAPE/LRE is not available in any of their programs, then they are obligated to pay for a private school.  
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I'm sympathetic to the belief inclusion is best for her child. But what if none of the kids whose parents' chose to preschool and seek special education services are suited for inclusion for their LRE? There could be lots of factors why a district might no have a cohort of 3 year olds who are an appropriate placement in local preschools. Especially since preschool attendance isn't compulsory there. Is the district supposed to compel people to send their three year olds to school for 3.5 hours a day so that OP's child can attend a public inclusion preschool? [/quote]

How about you read the  Ed document PP provided before pontificating further in defense of the school district? It outlines exactly what the LEA must do.[/quote]

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