Which of the following statements about LRE is true?

• A. Educating With Non-Disabled Peers To The Greatest Extent Appropriate, With Supports As Needed
• B. Isolating The Student In Separate Classrooms
• C. LRE Only Applies To Elementary Students
• D. LRE Requires Removal From General Education Completely

Answer: (A)

Least Restrictive Environment emphasizes inclusion: students with disabilities should be educated with non-disabled peers to the greatest extent possible, using supports and services as needed to make participation possible. That statement best captures the concept because it places the student in the general education setting with peers and only uses separate supports or placements if necessary to meet their needs. It reflects inclusion as the default approach, with individualized supports (like aides, modified materials, or adaptive technology) helping the student participate fully.

The other options don’t fit LRE: isolating the student in separate classrooms contradicts inclusion; LRE applies across all grade levels, not just elementary; and LRE does not require removal from general education entirely.