OSEP Update | February 2024
The February 2024 OSEP Update contains information for OSEP grantees and interested stakeholders.
OSEP Update | January 2024
The January 2024 OSEP Update contains information for OSEP grantees and interested stakeholders.
ED, HHS Update Resources, Propose Regulations for Schools to More Easily Deliver Health Care to Eligible Students
ED and HHS announced updated resources and proposed regulations for schools to deliver health care, including mental health services, to eligible students.
Department of Education Announces Its Largest Ever Vocational Rehabilitation Discretionary Grant Opportunity
OSERS announced $224 million in discretionary grant opportunities in the largest competition in the history of OSERS Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). The funding will focus on transition services for children and youth with disabilities.
47 Years of IDEA
OSEP Director Valerie C. Williams shares her perspective of the IDEA on the acts 47th Anniversary.
New Guidance Helps Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Disparities In the Use of Discipline
The U.S. Department of Education announced the release of new guidance from its Office for Civil Rights and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to help public elementary and secondary schools fulfill their responsibilities to meet the needs of students with disabilities and avoid the discriminatory use of student discipline.
OSERS Issues 2022 State Implementation of IDEA Determination Letters
WASHINGTON (June 28, 2022) – The U.S. Department of Education issued its 2022 determinations for states and territories on their implementation of the IDEA.
ED releases letter with updated COVID-19 guidance and resources for schools and students with disabilities
By the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 24, 2022) – The U.S. Department of Education released updated guidance and resources to aid COVID-19 mitigation efforts in schools and address the needs of students with disabilities as the U.S. moves to…
Department Submits the 43rd Annual Report to Congress on Nation’s Progress Related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
By the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services WASHINGTON (Jan. 24, 2022)—The U.S. Department of Education submitted its 2021 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) annual report to Congress last week. The 43rd Annual Report to Congress focuses on children and student with disabilities…
U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance on Federal Funds to Support Afghan and Other Newcomer Students
.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance on Federal Funds to Support Afghan and Other Newcomer Students
Department submits the 42nd Annual Report to Congress on nation’s progress related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
By the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services WASHINGTON (Jan. 21, 2021)—The U.S. Department of Education submitted its 2020 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) annual report to Congress last week. The 42nd Annual Report to Congress focuses on children and student with disabilities…