The courts say, no. This is and has been a complicated issue. Administrators and the courts wrestle with it. However, here is some agreement. As with any other special services a student may receive, the IEP must include a specific statement describing the service, including the nature and amount of such services.
Software is part of the definition of assistive technology in the federal definition.
Therefore, under the definition of an AT device under IDEA, IEP teams must include it in the IEP the same as any other AT device or service. The Cutting Edge . Assessment Information Packets, from Madison WI schools. An Interactive Guide to Learning Disabilities for Parents, Teachers and Children. A Framework for Assistive Technology Planning.