Education Dept's New Squad for Special Ed Money Data
Published Date: 6/25/2025
Rule
Summary
The Department of Education is launching a new National Technical Assistance Center to help states collect and use accurate money data for special education programs under IDEA Parts B and C. This center will start in fiscal year 2025 and will give states personalized support to improve their data skills, helping kids with disabilities get the best services. This update replaces older rules and aims to make sure states meet high standards with their funding info.
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