The legal frame
Compliance, what each law requires.
Six frameworks govern language access in Early Intervention and K-12 special education. Here's what each one actually requires of an EI agency or a school district.
01
IDEA
34 CFR §300 — translation and interpretation duties at IEP team meetings, evaluations, and consent.
02
Section 504
Rehab Act — auxiliary aids and effective communication for students with disabilities.
03
ADA Title II
Public-entity obligations including the 2027/2028 web-accessibility deadlines.
04
Title VI
Civil Rights Act — language access for LEP families across the district.
05
New Jersey Requirements
NJSA 18A:46, TBE/ESL thresholds, NJ DOE administration of Part B.
06
Why Google Translate Isn't Enough
Where machine translation creates legal exposure — and where it's actually fine.