RS (Related Services)

What it means

Under US IDEA, the supportive services (transportation, speech therapy, OT, PT, counselling, and others) that a student needs in order to benefit from special education. Listed and provided through the IEP.

Term details

Category: education

Regional use: us

Last source check: July 28, 2026

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