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Developing an individualized education program (IEP) for your child can be a challenging and time-consuming task. If you have to move, it would certainly be a lot easier if you could just take your child's existing IEP with you – especially if the program is benefiting your child. Unfortunately, it's not always that easy. While all IEPs must meet the requirements in the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), different states and even school districts within the same state may have different methods of meeting those requirements. [1] X Trustworthy Source Understood Nonprofit organization dedicated to resources and support to people with thinking differences, such as ADHD or dyslexia Go to source