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All Victorians, irrespective of the school they attend, where they live or their social or economic status, should have access to high quality education.\nUnder section 32 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, education providers must comply with the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (the Standards). The Standards set standards for education and training providers, including Victorian government schools. To comply with the Standards education providers must make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to accommodate a student with a disability.\nAdjustments made by a school can involve:\nPlanning (differentiation of the curriculum, implementation of evidence-based interventions and dedicated team planning).\nTeaching (pedagogical adjustments and educational interventions).\nAssessment and reporting (provision of alternative assessment practices and presentation options).\nEquipment / resources (use of specialised equ","cbCaij9rCewyOCTR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaij9rCewyOCTR","docx",871757,48,"English","# Introduction\n## Education for all\n## Disability Inclusion\n## The Program for Students with Disabilities\n## Objectives of the Program for Students with Disabilities\n## Working in cooperative partnership\n## COVID-19\n# Essential information\n## Eligibility\n## Program categories and criteria\n## Types of applications\n## Supplementary information\n# Timelines\n# Making an application\n## Student Support Groups\n## Application Student Support Group Meeting\n## Assessment service for specific categories\n## Evidence related to program eligibility\n## PSD Applications Helpline\n## Online application process - Program for Students with Disabilities Management System\n## Covering letter\n## Submitting the documentation and checklist\n# After the application is submitted\n## What happens after the application is submitted?\n## Notification of outcome of the application\n## Resources provided to the school\n## Procedure for Principals following eligible outcome\n## Procedure for Principals following ineligible outcome\n## Appeal process\n# Appendices\n## Appendix A - Categories, criteria and supporting evidence\n## Appendix B - Educational Needs Questionnaire (ENQ)\n## Appendix C - Student Learning and Support Statement\n## Appendix D - Program for Students with Disabilities Application Summary Form\n## Appendix E - Privacy and Security Notice\n## Appendix F - Application checklist for Principals\n## Appendix G - Documentation checklist\n## Appendix H - Further Information","[{\"question\":\"What legal requirements govern education for students with disability in Victorian schools?\",\"answer\":\"The program aligns with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005. 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