Education Department’s Special Education Letters Arrived in One Quarter
Published Date: 5/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education shared important letters in 2024 explaining how special education rules work, especially about evaluations and personalized learning plans for kids with disabilities. These letters help schools and families understand their rights and responsibilities under the law. No letters were sent in the first, second, or fourth quarters, so the key updates came in the third quarter.
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OSEP IDEA Guidance Published
The Department of Education published all Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) correspondence that interpret the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Schools, parents, and educators can read these letters anytime at https://sites.ed.gov/idea/policy-guidance/ to better understand IDEA rules and how they apply to children with disabilities.
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