Special Education Legislation: Individuals With Disabilities Act(IDEA), No Child Left Behind Act(NCLB), and Every Student Succeeds Act(ESSA). IDEA major parts; free and appropriate public education, least restrictive environment, protecting rights of children and their parents, assurance of getting an education, 3-21 years of age,protection of infants and toddlers up to age 3, sets up and Individualized education plan(IEP) and a Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), and provides support at the national level.