The 1997 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that assessment and, if appropriate, instruction in braille be provided for all students who are visually impaired. The IDEA regulations state:

"In the case of a child who is blind or visually impaired, provide for instruction of braille and the use of braille unless the IEP team determines, after an evaluation of the child's reading and writing skills, needs, and appropriate reading and writing media (including an evaluation of the child's future needs for instruction in braille or the use of braille), that instruction in braille or the use of is not appropriate for the child." [34 CFR 300.346(a)(2)(iii)]

While the above federal regulation applies to all states, many states have braille provisions in their state regulations. These provisions often address assessment, instruction, personnel to provide instruction, and textbooks. The following states have these braille provisions.

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Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
New Hampshire
New Mexico
New York
Ohio
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin