Policy Guidance

2023

Dear Colleague Letter: General Supervision Responsibilities (July 24, 2023)

Topic Areas: Free Appropriate Public Education

This Dear Colleague Letter accompanies guidance also released the same day that addresses the IDEA’s “general supervision” requirement, which necessitates states monitor local educational agencies as required by IDEA Part B, and early intervention service programs and providers as required by IDEA Part C to ensure children with disabilities and their families access their rights under IDEA. Read More

Dear Colleague Letter on General Supervision Responsibilities. July 24, 2023

Guidance on State General Supervision Responsibilities under Parts B and C of the IDEA (July 24, 2023)

Topic Areas: Free Appropriate Public Education

This guidance and accompanying Dear Colleague Letter address the IDEA’s “general supervision” requirement, which necessitates states monitor local educational agencies as required by IDEA Part B, and early intervention service programs and providers as required by IDEA Part C to ensure children with disabilities and their families access their rights under IDEA. Read More

Guidance on State General Supervision Responsibilities under Parts B and C of IDEA. July 24, 2023 (PDF)

Carta a los queridos colegas: Responsabilidades de supervisión general (24 de julio de 2023)

Topic Areas: Free Appropriate Public Education

Resumen

La orientación que acompaña a esta carta tiene como objetivo proporcionar a los estados información accesible y práctica...

Carta a los queridos colegas: Responsabilidades de supervisión general (24 de julio de 2023)

Responsabilidades de Supervisión General Estatal bajo las Partes B y C del IDEA (24 de julio de 2023)

Topic Areas: Free Appropriate Public Education

Resumen

La Ley IDEA Parte B requiere que los niños con discapacidades, entre 3 y 21 años de edad, reciban...

Responsabilidades de Supervisión General Estatal bajo las Partes B y C del IDEA (24 de julio de 2023)

OSEP MEMO—Review of Obligation and Liquidation Timelines and Authority, and Process for Requesting Late Liquidations. May 17, 2023

Topic Areas: Allocations to States, Grants

OSEP's Memo to part C coordinators and state directors of special education reviews the obligation and liquidation timelines under the IDEA part B and part C grants. Read More

OSEP MEMO - Review of Obligation and Liquidation Timelines and Authority, and Process for Requesting Late Liquidations. May 17, 2023

POLICY LETTER: March 17, 2023, to Nix

Topic Areas: Early Childhood Transition, Individualized Family Services Plan: Development/Review/Revision, Part B, Part C

Letter addresses early childhood transition requirements related to transition plan, transition notification, transition conference, referral and late referrals and reporting responsibilities. Read More

OSEP Response to Nix, March 17, 2023

POLICY LETTER: March 2, 2023, to Oettinger

Topic Areas: Dispute Resolution, Graduation

Clarifies that a state educational agency must accept and resolve a state complaint filed on behalf of a child who has graduated, so long as the complaint meets IDEA complaint filing requirements Read More

OSEP Policy Letter to Oettinger, March 2, 2023

2022

Policy Support 22-03: Guidance for Common Prior Approval Requests under IDEA Parts B and C (December 2022)

Topic Areas: Grants, Part B, Part C

Summary of the approval process and requirements for three common categories of direct costs for which state agencies must obtain prior approval before using federal funds under the IDEA Read More

Guidance for Common Prior Approval Requests under IDEA Parts B and C (Dec. 2022)

POLICY LETTER 22-06: November 16, 2022, to Flanigan

Topic Areas: Private Schools—Parentally Placed Private School Children

Clarifies that any student found eligible under IDEA who is enrolled by their parent in a private elementary or secondary school must be counted when calculating the proportionate share of IDEA Part B funds that a local educational agency is required to spend on the provision of equitable services to parentally-placed private school children with disabilities enrolled in private schools in the LEA Read More

POLICY LETTER 22-06: November 16, 2022 to Flanigan

Letter to State Directors of Special Education on Ensuring a High-Quality Education for Highly Mobile Children. OSEP Policy Support 22-02 (November 10, 2022)

Topic Areas: Highly Mobile Children and Children Who are Homeless

Letter and list of resources to help ensure highly mobile children with disabilities receive required special education and related services Read More

Letter to State Directors of Special Education on Ensuring a High-Quality Education for Highly Mobile Children (November 10, 2022)

POLICY LETTER 22-05: November 1, 2022, to Sharpless

Topic Areas: Child Find Procedures—Identify, locate, and evaluate children suspected of having a disability

Letter clarifies that IDEA does not provide specific requirements regarding the manner in which a request for an initial evaluation of a child suspected of having a disability must be made Read More

OSEP Policy Letter 22-05 to Virginia Sharpless, November 1, 2022

Dear Colleague Letter on IDEA Services in Head Start (Oct. 5, 2022)

Topic Areas: Child Find Procedures—Identify, locate, and evaluate children suspected of having a disability, Free Appropriate Public Education, Least Restrictive Environment

Letter and accompanying guidance state that state and local education agencies and Head Start programs have responsibilities for implementing IDEA Read More

ED and HHS Letter on Collaboration on HeadStart and FAPE. Oct. 5, 2022 (PDF)

Guidance on Creating an Effective Memorandum of Understanding to Support High-Quality Inclusive Early Childhood Systems (Oct. 5, 2022)

Topic Areas: Child Find Procedures—Identify, locate, and evaluate children suspected of having a disability, Free Appropriate Public Education, Least Restrictive Environment

Guidance and accompanying letter state that state and local education agencies and Head Start programs have responsibilities for implementing IDEA Read More

Guidance on Creating Effective MOU to Support Early Childhood Systems (Oct. 5, 2002)

MEMORANDUM: OSEP 22-01 — Personnel Qualifications under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). (Oct. 4, 2022)

Topic Areas: Personnel Qualifications

Affirms the IDEA includes the provision of special education and related services that meet IDEA Part B requirements Read More

MEMORANDUM: OSEP 22-01 -- Personnel Qualifications under IDEA (Oct. 4, 2022)

Dear Colleague Letter on Implementation of IDEA Discipline Provisions (July 19, 2022)

Topic Areas: Discipline/Behavioral Supports

Letter and accompanying Q&A and Stakeholder Guide address disparities in the use of discipline for children with disabilities and the implementation of IDEA's discipline provisions Read More

Dear Colleague Letter on Implementation of IDEA Discipline Provisions (July 19, 2022) (PDF)

Carta de estimado colega sobre la implementación de las disposiciones de disciplina de IDEA (19 de julio de 2022)

Topic Areas: Discipline/Behavioral Supports

(en español) Letter and accompanying Q&A and Stakeholder Guide address disparities in the use of discipline for children with disabilities and the implementation of IDEA's discipline provisions Read More

Carta de estimado colega sobre la implementación de las disposiciones de disciplina de IDEA (19 de julio de 2022)

Positive, Proactive Approaches to Supporting Children with Disabilities: A Guide for Stakeholders (July 19, 2022)

Topic Areas: Discipline/Behavioral Supports

Stakeholder Guide and accompanying letter and Q&A address disparities in the use of discipline for children with disabilities and the implementation of IDEA's discipline provisions Read More

Positive, Proactive Approaches to Supporting Children with Disabilities: A Guide for Stakeholders. (July 19, 2022) (PDF)

Enfoques positivos y proactivos para apoyar a los niños con discapacidades: Una guía para las partes interesadas (19 de julio de 2022)

Topic Areas: Discipline/Behavioral Supports

(en español) Stakeholder Guide and accompanying letter and Q&A address disparities in the use of discipline for children with disabilities and the implementation of IDEA's discipline provisions Read More

Enfoques positivos y proactivos para apoyar a los niños con discapacidades Una guía para las partes interesadas (19 de julio de 2022)

Questions and Answers: Addressing the Needs of Children with Disabilities and IDEA’s Discipline Provisions (July 19, 2022)

Topic Areas: Discipline/Behavioral Supports

Q&A and accompanying letter and Stakeholder Guide address disparities in the use of discipline for children with disabilities and the implementation of IDEA's discipline provisions Read More

Questions and Answers: Addressing the Needs of Children with Disabilities and IDEA’s Discipline Provisions. (July 19, 2022)

Preguntas y respuestas: Abordar las necesidades de los niños con discapacidades y las disposiciones disciplinarias de IDEA. (19 de julio de 2022)

Topic Areas: Discipline/Behavioral Supports

(en español) Q&A and accompanying letter and Stakeholder Guide address disparities in the use of discipline for children with disabilities and the implementation of IDEA's discipline provisions Read More

Preguntas y respuestas: Abordar las necesidades de los niños con discapacidades y las disposiciones disciplinarias de IDEA - 19 de julio de 2022

POLICY LETTER 22-04: April 15, 2022 to Zirkel

Topic Areas: Dispute Resolution

Addresses requirements related to IDEA’s due process and state complaint procedures Read More

POLICY LETTER 22-04: April 15, 2022 to Zirkel

POLICY LETTER: April 7, 2022 to Tymeson

Topic Areas: Least Restrictive Environment, Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education

Addresses requirements related to the provision of physical education, including adapted physical education, to children with disabilities Read More

POLICY LETTER 22-03: April 7, 2022 to Tymeson

Letter to Educators and Parents Regarding New CDC Recommendations and their Impact on Children with Disabilities (March 24, 2022)

Topic Areas: COVID-19

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 a new phase of pandemic response Read More

Letter to Educators and Parents Regarding New CDC Recommendations and their Impact on Children with Disabilities (March 24, 2022)

Carta a los educadores y padres sobre las nuevas recomendaciones de los CDC y su impacto en los niños con discapacidades (24 de marzo de 2022)

Topic Areas: COVID-19

Guía y recursos actualizados para ayudar a los esfuerzos de mitigación de COVID-19 en las escuelas y abordar las necesidades de los estudiantes con discapacidades a medida que los Estados Unidos avanzan hacia una nueva fase de respuesta a la pandemia Read More

Carta a los educadores y padres sobre las nuevas recomendaciones de los CDC y su impacto en los niños con discapacidades (24 de marzo de 2022)

POLICY LETTER: March 2, 2022 to Marshall

Topic Areas: Part B, Part C, Significant Disproportionality (Equity in IDEA)

Letter addresses Significant Disproportionality Reporting Form states are required to submit to OSEP, implementation timeline, status of the Significant Disproportionality State Survey announced in May 2019, and the technical assistance provided to states to assist in implementation of the new standard methodology Read More

POLICY LETTER: March 2, 2022 to Marshall

Questions and Answers on Serving Children with Disabilities Placed by Their Parents in Private Schools (rev. Feb 2022)

Topic Areas: Private Schools—Parentally Placed Private School Children

Q&A provides guidance regarding the IDEA requirements applicable to children with disabilities placed by their parents in private schools, who are not enrolled in the local educational agency and for whom the provision of FAPE is not at issue Read More

Questions and Answers on Serving Children with Disabilities Placed by Their Parents in Private Schools (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: January 10, 2022 to Wolfram and Mandlawitz

Topic Areas: COVID-19, Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision

Follow-up letter to the Council of Administrators for Special Education in response to a meeting with OSEP staff and follow-correspondence, both in October 2021, regarding ED's Return to School Roadmap: Development and Implementation of IEPs Read More

Letter to Wolfram and Mandlawitz (Jan. 10, 2022)

2021

POLICY LETTER: November 17, 2021 to Anonymous

Topic Areas: Dispute Resolution, Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision, Parent Consent, Placement

Addresses whether a local educational agency may file a due process complaint to request a due process hearing against a parent to override the parent’s refusal to consent to a change in the child’s individualized education program or placement Read More

Policy Letter: November 17, 2021 to Anonymous

POLICY LETTER: November 15, 2021 to Boals

Topic Areas: English Learners with Disabilities, Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision, Personnel Qualifications

Addresses whether IDEA requires inclusion of language development goals in a child’s IEP if the child is an Englisher learner and discusses best practices that districts, schools, and teachers can use to ensure they provide appropriate instruction to English learners with disabilities throughout the school day Read More

Policy Letter: November 15, 2021 to Boals

POLICY LETTER: November 10, 2021 to IDEA Part C Coordinators

Topic Areas: COVID-19, Free Appropriate Public Education, Individualized Family Services Plan: Development/Review/Revision, Least Restrictive Environment, Part C

Letter affirms ED’s priority to monitor states as they meet their general supervision obligations under Part C of IDEA Read More

POLICY LETTER: November 10, 2021 to IDEA Part C Coordinators

POLICY LETTER: November 10, 2021 to IDEA Part B State Directors

Topic Areas: COVID-19, Free Appropriate Public Education, Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision, Least Restrictive Environment, Part B

Letter affirms ED’s priority to monitor states as they meet their general supervision obligations under Part B of IDEA Read More

POLICY LETTER: November 10, 2021 to IDEA Part B State Directors

Return to School Roadmap: Provision of Early Intervention Services (Oct. 29, 2021)

Topic Areas: COVID-19, Free Appropriate Public Education, Individualized Family Services Plan: Development/Review/Revision

Addresses the provision of Early Intervention Services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families under Part C of the IDEA Read More

Return to School Roadmap: Provision of Early Intervention Services (10-29-2021)

Hoja de ruta de regreso a la escuela: Prestación de servicios de intervención temprana (29 de octubre de 2021)

Topic Areas: COVID-19, Free Appropriate Public Education, Individualized Family Services Plan: Development/Review/Revision

Este documento de preguntas y respuestas aborda la prestación de servicios de intervención temprana para bebés y niños pequeños con discapacidades y sus familias, según la Parte C de la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA). Read More

Preguntas y respuestas sobre la intervención temprana (29-10-2021)

Return to School Roadmap: Child Find, Referral, and Eligibility Under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Oct. 29, 2021)

Topic Areas: Child Find Procedures—Identify, locate, and evaluate children suspected of having a disability, Coordinated Early Intervening Services, COVID-19, Free Appropriate Public Education, Least Restrictive Environment

Q&A document highlights that under IDEA Part C, each state lead agencies and its early intervention service providers are responsible for implementing a child find system that identifies, locates, and evaluates all infants and toddlers with disabilities, birth to age three, who may require early intervention services Read More

Return to School Roadmap: Child Find, Referral, and Eligibility. (10-29-2021)

Hoja de ruta para el regreso a la escuela: búsqueda, derivación y elegibilidad de niños (29 de octubre de 2021)

Topic Areas: Child Find Procedures—Identify, locate, and evaluate children suspected of having a disability, Coordinated Early Intervening Services, COVID-19, Free Appropriate Public Education, Least Restrictive Environment

Este documento de preguntas y respuestas destaca que, según la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA), cada agencia estatal líder y sus proveedores de servicios de intervención temprana son responsables de implementar un sistema de búsqueda de niños que identifique, ubique y evalúe, lo antes posible, a todos los bebés y niños pequeños con discapacidades, desde el nacimiento hasta los tres años, que pueden requerir servicios de intervención temprana. Read More

Pregunta y respuesta sobre Child Find (29 de octubre de 2021)

Return to School Roadmap: Development and Implementation of Individualized Education Programs (Sept. 30, 2021)

Topic Areas: COVID-19, Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision, Least Restrictive Environment

Q&A document highlights certain IDEA requirements related to the development and implementation of IEPs and other information that state educational agencies and local educational agencies, regular and special education teachers, related services providers, and parents should consider. Read More

Return to School Roadmap: Development and Implementation of IEPs (Sept. 30, 2021)

Hoja de ruta para el regreso a la escuela: Desarrollo e implementación de programas de educación individualizada en el entorno menos restrictivo conforme a la ley de educación para personas con discapacidades

Topic Areas: COVID-19, Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision, Least Restrictive Environment

Este documento de preguntas y respuestas destaca ciertos requisitos de la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA) relacionados con el desarrollo y la implementación de programas de educación individualizados (IEP) y otra información que las agencias educativas estatales y las agencias educativas locales, los maestros de educación regular y especial, los proveedores de servicios relacionados y los padres deben considerar. Read More

Desarrollo e Implementación de Programas de Educación Individualizada en el Entorno Menos Restrictivo conforme a la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades

POLICY LETTER: September 24, 2021 to Frumkin

Topic Areas: Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision

Addresses establishing a timeline for providing access to a child’s IEP to teachers and service providers Read More

Policy Letter: September 24, 2021 to Daniel Frumkin

Return to School Roadmap — Child Find Under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Aug. 24, 2021)

Topic Areas: Child Find Procedures—Identify, locate, and evaluate children suspected of having a disability, COVID-19, Free Appropriate Public Education, Part B

Q&A document on Child Find Under Part B of the IDEA reaffirms the importance of appropriate implementation of IDEA’s child find obligations Read More

Return to School Roadmap: Q&A on Child Find Under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Aug. 24, 2021)

Hoja de ruta para el regreso a la escuela: Child Find según la Parte B de la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (24 de agosto de 2021)

Topic Areas: Child Find Procedures—Identify, locate, and evaluate children suspected of having a disability, COVID-19, Free Appropriate Public Education, Part B

Este documento de preguntas y respuestas sobre Child Find según la Parte B de la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA) reafirma la importancia de la implementación Read More

Hoja de ruta para el regreso a la escuela: Child Find según la Parte B de la Ley de educación para personas con discapacidades (24 de agosto de 2021)

Return to School Roadmap under IDEA (Aug. 24, 2021)

Topic Areas: COVID-19, Free Appropriate Public Education

OSERS sent a letter to its state and local partners reiterating its commitment to ensuring children with disabilities and their families have successful early intervention and educational experiences in the 2021–2022 school year. Read More

Return to School Roadmap under IDEA (Aug. 24, 2021)

Hoja de ruta de regreso a la escuela según IDEA: Carta a los socios estatales y locales (24 de agosto de 2021)

Topic Areas: COVID-19, Free Appropriate Public Education

OSERS envió una carta a sus socios estatales y locales reiterando su compromiso de garantizar que los niños con discapacidades y sus familias tengan experiencias educativas y de intervención temprana exitosas en el año escolar 2021–2022 Read More

Hoja de ruta para el regreso a la escuela: prestación de servicios de intervención temprana (29 de octubre de 2021)

Questions and Answers on the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) (Aug. 9, 2021)

Topic Areas: Accessibility - Instruction and Materials

This Q&A provides states, state educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies, and other interested parties with information to facilitate implementation of the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard and coordination with the National Instructional Materials Access Center. NIMAC assists states in meeting the needs of students with disabilities who require accessible formats for instructional materials. Read More

Questions and Answers on the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS)

Long COVID under Section 504 and the IDEA: A Resource to Support Children, Students, Educators, Schools, Service Providers, and Families

Topic Areas: COVID-19

Resource for all stakeholders in the education community provides information about the obligations of schools, public agencies, and postsecondary institutions to students and children with long COVID Read More

Long COVID under Section 504 & the IDEA: A Resource to Support Children, Students, Educators, Schools, Service Providers, and Families

Fact Sheet — Section 2014 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (July 1, 2021) | OSEP Policy Support 21-02

Topic Areas: COVID-19

Summary
OSEP Policy Support 21-02

This document provides an overview of the major statutory and regulatory requirements for IDEA...

Fact Sheet: Section 2014 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (July 1, 2021) | OSEP Policy Support 21-02

POLICY LETTER: May 12, 2021 to Tymeson

Topic Areas: Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision, Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education

Addresses requirements related to the provision of physical education, including adapted physical education, to children with disabilities under IDEA, including personnel qualifications and licensure to provide specially designed physical education Read More

May 12, 2021 Letter to Tymeson

2020

Part C Provision of Services in the COVID-19 Environment Q&A Document (Oct. 21, 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19, Individualized Family Services Plan: Development/Review/Revision

Summary
Addresses inquiries concerning implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C provision of service in...

Part C Provision of Services in the COVID-19 Environment Q&A Document (Oct. 21, 2020)

Parte C Provisión de servicios en el documento de preguntas y respuestas del entorno COVID-19 (21 de octubre de 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19, Individualized Family Services Plan: Development/Review/Revision

Resumen
Aborda las consultas relacionadas con la implementación de la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA), Parte...

Parte C Provisión de servicios en el documento de preguntas y respuestas del entorno COVID-19 (21 de octubre de 2020)

Part B Implementation of IDEA Provision of Services in the Current COVID-19 Environment Q&A Document (Sept. 28, 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19

Summary
Addresses inquiries concerning implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B provision of services in the...

Q&A: Implementation of IDEA Part B Provision of Services in the Current COVID-19 Environment (Sept. 28, 2020)

Waiver Authority for the Period of Availability for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C Funds for Federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018 (Sept. 10, 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19

Summary
The Department of Education released a streamlined waiver that will allow for the use of IDEA Part C...

MEMO: Waiver Authority for the Period of Availability for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C Funds for Federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018 (Sept. 10, 2020)

Waiver Form: Period of Accountability Part C (Sept. 10, 2020)

POLICY GUIDANCE: A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities (August 2020)

Topic Areas: Secondary and Postsecondary Transition

OSERS published updates to "A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities, August 2020"...

A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities (August 2020)

Letter from RSA Commissioner and OSEP Director on the importance of collaboration between special education and vocational rehabilitation related to secondary transition

POLICY LETTER: July 31, 2020 to Anonymous

Topic Areas: Dispute Resolution

Summary
Addresses whether a parent may be required to sign a confidentiality agreement in order to participate in mediation...

POLICY LETTER: July 31, 2020 to Anonymous

Part C Evaluation and Assessment Timelines in the COVID-19 Environment Q&A Document (July 6, 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19

Summary
Addresses inquiries concerning the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C evaluation and assessment...

Part C Evaluation and Assessment Timelines in the COVID-19 Environment Q&A Document (July 6, 2020)

Evaluación de la Parte C y plazos de evaluación en el documento de preguntas y respuestas ambientales de COVID-19 (6 de julio de 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19, Evaluation and Reeavluation, Part C

Resumen
Aborda consultas sobre la implementación de la evaluación de la Parte C de la Ley de Educación para...

Evaluación de la Parte C y plazos de evaluación en el documento de preguntas y respuestas ambientales de COVID-19 (6 de julio de 2020)

Part B Procedural Safeguards in the COVID-19 Environment Q&A Document (June 30, 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19

Summary
Address inquiries concerning the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B procedural safeguards in...

Part B Procedural Safeguards in the COVID-19 Environment Q&A Document

Part C Procedural Safeguards in the COVID-19 Environment Q&A Document (June 30, 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19

Summary
Addresses inquiries concerning implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C procedural safeguards in the...

Part C Procedural Safeguards in the COVID-19 Environment Q&A Document

Flexibility on IDEA Part B Fiscal Requirements in the COVID-19 Environment Q&A Document (June 26, 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19

Summary
Response to inquiries concerning flexibility in the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B...

Flexibility on IDEA Part B Fiscal Requirements in the COVID-19 Environment Q-&-A Document (June 26, 2020)

La flexibilidad en la implementación de los requisitos fiscales de la Parte B de IDEA en el entorno actual de la COVID-19 (junio 26, 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19

Resumen
Respuesta a las consultas sobre la flexibilidad en la implementación de los requisitos fiscales de la Parte B...

La flexibilidad en la implementación de los requisitos fiscales de la Parte B de IDEA en el entorno actual de la COVID-19 (junio 26, 2020)

Part B Use of Funds in the COVID-19 Environment Q-&-A Document (June 25, 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19

Summary
Addresses inquiries concerning the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B use of funds...

Part B Use of Funds in the COVID-19 Environment Q-&-A Document (June 26, 2020)

Part C Use of Funds in the COVID-19 Environment Q-&-A Document (June 25, 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19

Summary
Addresses inquiries concerning the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C use of funds...

Part C Use of Funds in the COVID-19 Environment Q-&-A Document (June 25, 2020)

Part B Dispute Resolution in COVID-19 Environment Q-&-A Document (June 22, 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19, Part B

Summary
This Questions-and-Answers document addresses inquiries concerning the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B...

Part B Dispute Resolution in COVID-19 Environment Q-&-A Document (June 22, 2020)

Resolución de disputas de la Parte B en el documento de preguntas y respuestas sobre el entorno de COVID-19 (22 de junio de 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19, Part B

Resumen
Este documento de Preguntas y respuestas aborda consultas relacionadas con la implementación de los procedimientos de resolución de...

Resolución de disputas de la Parte B en el documento de preguntas y respuestas sobre el entorno de COVID-19 (22 de junio de 2020)

Part C Dispute Resolution in COVID-19 Environment Q-&-A Document (June 22, 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19

Summary
This Questions-and-Answers document addresses inquiries concerning the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C...

Part C Dispute Resolution in COVID-19 Environment Q-&-A Document (June 22, 2020)

Resolución de disputas de la Parte C en el documento de preguntas y respuestas sobre el entorno de COVID-19 (22 de junio de 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19, Part C

Resumen
Este documento de Preguntas y respuestas aborda consultas relacionadas con la implementación de los procedimientos de resolución de...

Resolución de disputas de la Parte C en el documento de preguntas y respuestas sobre el entorno de COVID-19 (22 de junio de 2020)

POLICY LETTER: June 9, 2020 to State Directors

Topic Areas: COVID-19

Summary
Addresses the requirements to request a waiver for the 2020–21 school year (SY) from the one percent cap...

POLICY LETTER: June 9, 2020 to State Directors

Waiver Authority for the Period of Availability for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Funds for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2018 (June 8, 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19

Summary
The Department of Education released a streamlined waiver that will allow for the use of IDEA Part B...

OSEP Tydings Template (CARES Act Waiver) June 8, 2020

MEMO: Waiver Authority for the Period of Availability for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Funds for Federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018. June 8, 2020

POLICY LETTER: June 8, 2020 to Anonymous

Topic Areas: Dispute Resolution, Part B

Summary
Addresses the use of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B funds to pay hearing officers to...

POLICY LETTER: June 8, 2020 to Anonymous

Supplemental Fact Sheet Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities (March 21, 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19

Summary
The Department released new information clarifying that federal law should not be used to prevent schools from offering...

Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak (March 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19

Summary
This Questions and Answers document outlines states’ responsibilities to infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities and their families,...

Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak

Preguntas y respuestas sobre la prestación de servicios a niños con discapacidades durante el brote de coronavirus 2019 (Marzo de 2020)

Topic Areas: COVID-19

Resumen
Este documento de Preguntas y respuestas describe las responsabilidades de los estados con los bebés, niños pequeños y...

Preguntas y respuestas sobre la prestación de servicios a niños con discapacidades durante el brote de coronavirus 2019 (Marzo de 2020)

2019

POLICY LETTER: Nov. 22, 2019 to Breeskin

Summary
Addresses the role of parents in determining the educational placement of a child with a disability, including how...

POLICY LETTER: Nov. 22, 2019 to Breeskin

POLICY LETTER: Oct. 23, 2019 to Anonymous

Topic Areas: Free Appropriate Public Education, State Complaints

Summary
Addresses questions regarding the provision of compensatory education after a family relocates to a new state.
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POLICY LETTER: Letter to Anonymous (Oct. 23, 2019)

Q&A: Increasing Postsecondary Opportunities and Success for Students and Youth with Disabilities (Sept. 17, 2019)

Topic Areas: Secondary and Postsecondary Transition

Summary
The Department issued a Question and Answers document (Q&A), with an accompanying Appendix, on the dual enrollment of...

Increasing Postsecondary Opportunities and Success for Students and Youth with Disabilities

POLICY LETTER: Sept. 9, 2019 to Rowland

Topic Areas: Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision

Summary
Addresses a series of questions regarding the development of IEPs of children placed in certain preschool programs, including...

POLICY LETTER: Sept. 9, 2019 to Rowland

POLICY LETTER: Sept. 9, 2019 to Anonymous

Topic Areas: Evaluation and Reeavluation, Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision

Summary
Addresses questions regarding:

the participation of children with disabilities in IEP Team Meetings and other meetings held...

POLICY LETTER: September 9, 2019 Letter to Anonymous

POLICY LETTER: July 3, 2019 to Zirkel

Topic Areas: State Complaints

Summary
Addresses a series of questions regarding a state educational agency’s (SEA’s) complaint procedures process, in particular, about enforcement...

POLICY LETTER: July 3, 2019 to Zirkel

POLICY LETTER: May 13, 2019 to Zirkel

Topic Areas: Dispute Resolution

Summary
Addresses a series of questions regarding the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) state complaint...

POLICY LETTER: May 13, 2019 to Zirkel

POLICY LETTER: May 2, 2019 to Haller

Topic Areas: Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision

Summary
Addresses whether a school district may invite an observer to an individualized education program (IEP) Team meeting.
...

POLICY LETTER: May 2, 2019 to Haller

POLICY LETTER: May 2, 2019 to Mills

Topic Areas: Evaluation and Reeavluation, Parents' Rights and Procedural Safeguards, Visual Impairment Including Blindness

Summary
Addresses a series of questions resulting from a functional vision assessment by an optometrist.
Letter
May...

POLICY LETTER: May 2, 2019 to Mills

POLICY LETTER: May 2, 2019 to Zirkel

Topic Areas: Independent Educational Evaluation

Summary
Addresses a parent’s right to an IEE when the child has been evaluated and found not to be...

May 2, 2019 Letter to Zirkel

POLICY LETTER: March 28, 2019 to States

Topic Areas: Assessment - State and Districtwide Assessments

Summary
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information regarding the implications for States not meeting the requirement,...

POLICY LETTER: March 28, 2019 to States

POLICY LETTER: Feb. 22, 2019 Letter to Olex

Topic Areas: Secondary and Postsecondary Transition

Summary
Letter regarding the Michigan Department of Education’s policy addressing transition assessments administered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act...

POLICY LETTER: February 22, 2019 Letter to Olex. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: Feb. 21, 2019 Letter to Siegel

Topic Areas: Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision

Summary
Letter regarding a child with a disability who transfers to a new local educational agency (LEA) during the...

POLICY LETTER: February 21, 2019 Letter to Lawrence Siegel

OSEP LETTER: Jan. 29, 2019 to Wayne

Topic Areas: Private Schools—Parentally Placed Private School Children

Summary
Letter regarding further discussions on a local educational agency’s (LEA’s) obligation to a parentally placed private school child...

OSEP LETTER: Jan. 29, 2019 to Wayne

OSEP LETTER: Jan. 29, 2019 to Zirkel

Topic Areas: Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI)

Summary
Letter on a series of questions regarding the implementation of response to intervention (RTI) and multi-tiered systems of...

OSEP LETTER: Jan. 29, 2019 to Zirkel

OSEP LETTER: Jan. 29, 2019 to Nathan

Topic Areas: Discipline/Behavioral Supports

Summary
Clarification on a series of questions regarding the protections for children not yet determined eligible for special education...

OSEP LETTER: Jan. 29, 2019 to Nathan

OSEP LETTER: Jan. 29, 2019 to Duncan

Topic Areas: Correctional Education, Eligibility Determination, Free Appropriate Public Education

Summary
Letter on whether the Florida Department of Corrections fails to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) under...

OSEP LETTER: Jan. 29, 2019 to Duncan

2018

OSEP LETTER: Dec. 20, 2018 to William Eiserman

Topic Areas: Evaluation and Reeavluation, Individualized Family Services Plan: Development/Review/Revision, Part C

Addresses the evaluation process for an infant or toddler suspected of being deaf or hard of hearing to determine eligibility for early intervention services, including the role of screening as part of an evaluation, the corresponding evaluation timelines and the required procedures. Read More

OSEP Letter to Eiserman Dec. 20, 2018

POLICY MEMO: To States Regarding the Cap on the Percentage of Students who may be Assessed with an Alternate Assessment (Aug. 27, 2018)

Topic Areas: Assessment - State and Districtwide Assessments, Significant Disproportionality (Equity in IDEA)

SUMMARY
Addresses the process for applying for states applying or re-applying for a waiver from the one percent cap...

To States Regarding the Cap on the Percentage of Students who may be Assessed with an Alternate Assessment (Aug. 27, 2018)

OSEP LETTER: Aug. 23, 2018 to Devin Fletcher

Topic Areas: Dispute Resolution

Addresses the required timeline for expedited due process hearing when there are fewer than 20 school days left in the school year or if the request is filed during the summer or other times when school is not in session. Read More

OSEP LETTER: Aug. 23, 2018 to Devin Fletcher

OSEP LETTER: Aug. 23, 2018 to Anonymous

Topic Areas: Independent Educational Evaluation, Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision, Natural Environments

SUMMARY
Addresses an independent evaluator’s access to observe a child’s educational setting as part of an Independent Educational Evaluation...

OSEP LETTER: Aug. 23, 2018 to Anonymous

OSEP LETTER: Aug. 2, 2018 Letter to Lawrence Sigel, Esq.

Topic Areas: Child Find Procedures—Identify, locate, and evaluate children suspected of having a disability

SUMMARY
Addresses State and Local Education Agency (LEA) responsibilities and required procedures regarding Child Find.
LETTER
August...

OSEP LETTER: Aug. 2, 2018 Letter to Lawrence Sigel, Esq.

OSEP LETTER: Aug. 2, 2018 Letter to Linda McDowell, Ph.D.

Topic Areas: Related Services

Summary
Addresses qualifying characteristics for Related Services included in the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Letter
August 2,...

OSEP LETTER: Aug. 2, 2018 Letter to Linda McDowell, Ph.D.

OSEP Letter: Aug. 2, 2018 Letter to Anonymous

Topic Areas: Evaluation and Reeavluation, Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision

Summary
Addresses the evaluation process for a child with disabilities who transfers to a new State within a school...

OSEP Letter: Aug. 2, 2018 Letter to Anonymous

OSEP LETTER: July 27, 2018 Letter to Carrie Mason

Topic Areas: Discipline/Behavioral Supports, Placement

Summary
Addresses the use of short-term disciplinary measures as a potential disciplinary removal and change in placement.
Letter Read More

OSEP LETTER: July 27, 2018 Letter to Carrie Mason

OSEP LETTER: June 28, 2018 Letter to Anonymous

Topic Areas: Dispute Resolution, Independent Educational Evaluation, Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision, Parents' Rights and Procedural Safeguards, Placement

Summary
Addresses procedures for continuation of services after an IEE request for a student whose special education eligibility has...

OSEP LETTER: June 28, 2018 Letter to Anonymous

OSEP LETTER: May 10, 2018 to Perry A. Zirkel

Topic Areas: Eligibility Determination, Specific Learning Disability

SUMMARY

Addresses methods for determining eligibility for Specific Learning Disability.

OSEP LETTER: May 10, 2018 to Perry A. Zirkel

OSEP LETTER: April 19, 2018 to Perry A. Zirkel

Topic Areas: Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision

Summary
Addresses handling of differing opinions amongst Individualized Education Programs Team Members.

OSEP LETTER: April 19, 2018 to Perry A. Zirkel

OSEP LETTER: April 19, 2018 to Marcie Lipsitt

Topic Areas: Dispute Resolution, Part B

Summary

Addresses the use of compensatory services in resolving state complaints.

OSEP LETTER: April 19, 2018 to Marcie Lipsitt

OSEP LETTER: April 19, 2018 to Brian Carroll

Topic Areas: Early Childhood, Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision, Related Services

Summary
Addresses the impact of school attendance on the duration, frequency, and location of preschool Individualized Education Program (IEP)...

OSEP LETTER: April 19, 2018 to Brian Carroll

OSEP LETTER: April 18, 2018 to David Kane

Topic Areas: Free Appropriate Public Education, Related Services

Summary
Addresses missed Individualized Education Program (IEP) services due to participation in State or districtwide assessment programs.

OSEP LETTER: April 18, 2018 to David Kane

2017

Q&A: Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District Case Q&A (Dec. 7, 2017)

Topic Areas: Free Appropriate Public Education, Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision

Summary
Provides an overview of the U.S. Supreme Court Decision, Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, in which...

Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District Re-1 Q&A

OSEP LETTER: September 8, 2017 to Brian Radziwill

Topic Areas: Private Schools—Parentally Placed Private School Children

Summary
Addresses the procedures for meaningful consultation between LEAs, SEAs, and private schools including the inclusion of representatives of...

OSEP LETTER: Sept. 8, 2017 to Brian Radziwill

POLICY MEMO: Eligibility Determinations for Children Suspected of Having a Visual Impairment under IDEA (May 22, 2017)

Topic Areas: Eligibility Determination, Visual Impairment Including Blindness

Summary
Addresses the eligibility criteria for the IDEA category “visual impairment including blindness” and clarifies that States may not...

POLICY MEMO: Eligibility Determinations for Children Suspected of Having a Visual Impairment under IDEA (PDF)

POLICY MEMO: Requirements for the Cap on the Percentage of Students who may be Assessed with an Alternate Assessment Aligned with Alternate Academic Achievement Standards (May 16, 2017)

Topic Areas: Assessment - State and Districtwide Assessments

Summary
Addresses the provision in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) regarding alternate assessments for students with the most...

Requirements for the Cap on the Percentage of Students who may be Assessed with an Alternate Assessment Aligned with Alternate Academic Achievement Standards (May 16, 2017)

POLICY GUIDANCE: A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities (May 2017)

Topic Areas: Secondary and Postsecondary Transition

NOTE: View the August 2020 version of the guide for updated information.
Summary
Resource guide for school to...

OSEP LETTER: April 18, 2017 to Ruthie-Marie Beckwith

Topic Areas: Grants, Individualized Family Services Plan: Development/Review/Revision, Part C

Summary
Addresses the Department’s discretionary 84.325K grant competition: Interdisciplinary Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services for...

OSEP LETTER: April 18, 2017 to Ruthie-Marie Beckwith

Q&A and MODEL STATE TIMELINE: Significant Disproportionality (Equity in IDEA) Essential Questions and Answers and a Model State Timeline (March 31, 2017)

Topic Areas: Significant Disproportionality (Equity in IDEA)

**On May 22, 2019, the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services posted the following to the department’s site:

On...

Essential Questions and Answers

Model State Timeline

POLICY LETTER: February 27, 2017 to Patrick Zacchini

Topic Areas: Confidentiality/FERPA, Education Record

Summary
Addresses the requirement that school districts must notify parents when their child’s personally identifiable information collected under IDEA...

February 27, 2017 to Patrick Zacchini

POLICY LETTER: February 27, 2017 to Anonymous

Topic Areas: Dispute Resolution, Education Record

Summary
Addresses the time period requirements for States to retain and make due process and State-level review findings and...

February 27, 2017 to Anonymous: Due Process Hearings—Record Retention (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: February 27, 2017 to Anonymous

Topic Areas: Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision, Secondary and Postsecondary Transition

Summary
Addresses the requirement for annual updating of postsecondary goals and transition services on the IEP in consideration of...

February 27, 2017 to Anonymous: Individualized Education Programs—Postsecondary Goals

POLICY GUIDANCE: Joint Statement on Collaboration and Coordination of the MIECHV and IDEA Part C Programs (January 19, 2017)

Topic Areas: Individualized Family Services Plan: Development/Review/Revision, Part C

Summary
Addresses opportunities and recommendations for collaboration between Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Awardees and IDEA Part...

Joint Statement on Collaboration and Coordination of the MIECHV and IDEA Part C Programs

POLICY LETTER: January 18, 2017 to Lisa Pugh

Topic Areas: Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision, Secondary and Postsecondary Transition

Summary
Addresses periodic progress reporting on postsecondary goals on the IEP for students who are 16 or younger if...

POLICY LETTER: January 18, 2017 to Lisa Pugh on Individualized Education Programs (Progress Reporting). (PDF)

UPDATED DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER on Preschool Least Restrictive Environments (January 9, 2017)

Topic Areas: Least Restrictive Environment, Part B

Summary
Addresses the importance of inclusive early learning opportunities for young children with disabilities per IDEA requirements. Reaffirms the...

Updated Dear Colleague Letter on Preschool Least Restrictive Environments.

POLICY LETTER: January 2, 2017 to Anonymous

Topic Areas: Dispute Resolution, State Complaints

Summary

Addresses whether a parent may file a due process complaint against a State Educational Agency.

January 2, 2017 to Anonymous—Due Process Hearings—state education agency (SEA) as a party

2016

DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER with the Office for Civil Rights on Charter Schools (December 28, 2016 )

Topic Areas: Charter School

Students with disabilities who are enrolled in public charter schools, like students with disabilities enrolled in other public elementary or...

Dear Colleague Letter with the Office for Civil Rights on Charter Schools. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: December 27, 2016 to Rochelle Marcus

TOPIC: Procedural Safeguards—Communication with Attorneys

Procedural Safeguards—Communication with Attorneys

POLICY LETTER: December 27, 2016 to John Copenhaver

TOPIC: State Advisory Panel

State Advisory Panel

POLICY LETTER: December 27, 2016 to Ellen Chambers

TOPIC: Parentally-Placed Private School Children

Parentally-Placed Private School Children

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about the Rights of Students with Disabilities in Public Charter Schools under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (December 27, 2016)

This guidance provides charter schools, states, state educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), other public agencies, parents, and other...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Rights of Students with Disabilities in Public Charter Schools under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 22, 2016 to Jennifer Carroll

TOPIC: Independent Educational Evaluations

POLICY LETTER: October 22, 2016 to Jennifer Carroll on Independent Educational Evaluations (PDF)

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions on Early Childhood Privacy and Confidentiality (October 20, 2016)

The purpose of this FAQ is to assist early childhood programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) with addressing privacy and confidentiality...

FAQ on Early Childhood Privacy and Confidentiality. October 2016. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: September 23, 2016 to Nisha Kashyap

TOPIC: Access to Records

POLICY LETTER: September 23, 2016 to Nisha Kashyap on Access to Records. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 23, 2016 to Martha Goodman

TOPIC: Children with Disabilities Placed in Private Schools by their Parents and Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS)

POLICY LETTER: August 23, 2016 to Martha Goodman on Children with Disabilities Placed in Private Schools by their Parents and Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS). (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 22, 2016 to Perry Zirkel

Topic Areas: Dispute Resolution

TOPIC: Due Process; RTI; General Supervision

POLICY LETTER: August 18, 2016 to Regina Skyer

TOPIC: Part C Evaluations

POLICY LETTER: August 18, 2016 to Regina Skyer on Part C Evaluations. (PDF)

OSEP DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER Regarding Education of Children with Disabilities Attending Public Virtual Schools (August 5, 2016)

Addresses the requirement for state educational agencies and local educational agencies to ensure the provision of a free appropriate public...

OSEP Dear Colleague Letter Regarding Education of Children with Disabilities Attending Public Virtual Schools

POLICY LETTER: August 4, 2016 to Michael J. Eig

TOPIC: Due Process Hearings

Due Process Hearings

OSEP DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER on Supporting Behavior of Students with Disabilities (August 1, 2016)

Emphasizes the requirement that schools provide positive behavioral supports to students with disabilities who need them. It also clarifies that...

OSEP Dear Colleague Letter on Ensuring Equity and Providing Behavioral Supports to Students with Disabilities (PDF)

OSEP Dear Colleague Letter on Ensuring Equity and Providing Behavioral Supports to Students with Disabilities—Summary for Stakeholders. (PDF)

Know Your Rights in Charter Schools (August 1, 2016)

This document is designed to help parents, students, and the charter school community better understand the rights of students with...

OCR Dear Colleague Letter (July 26, 2016)

TOPIC: Obligation of schools to provide students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder with equal educational opportunity under section 504 of the Rehabilitation...

OCR Dear Colleague Letter (July 26, 2016)

IEP Translation—Communication from OSEP (June 14, 2016)

This document is designed to help parents, students, and the charter school community better understand the rights of students with...

OSEP Communication: IEP Translation. June 14, 2016. (PDF)

Attachment: Statement of Interest (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: May 9, 2016 to Martha Goodman

TOPIC: Extended Part C Option (34 CFR §303.211)

Extended Part C Option (34 CFR §303.211)

OSEP Memo 16-07—Response to Intervention (RTI) and Preschool Services (April 29, 2016)

Response to Intervention (RTI) and Preschool Services

OSEP DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER on Children with Disabilities Residing in Nursing Homes (April 26, 2016)

Addresses the responsibilities of states, school districts, and other public agencies in addressing the special educational needs of children with...

OSEP Dear Colleague Letter on Children with Disabilities Residing in Nursing Homes

POLICY LETTER: April 25, 2016 to Kelli Unnerstall

TOPIC: Evaluation, Specific Learning Disability

Evaluation, Specific Learning Disability

POLICY LETTER: March 3, 2016 to Anonymous

TOPIC: IEP Development, Review and Revision, Placement, and Hearing Decisions

IEP Development, Review and Revision, Placement, and Hearing Decisions

POLICY LETTER: February 17, 2016 to David Andel

TOPIC: IEP Team

POLICY LETTER: February 9, 2016 to John D. Copenhaver

TOPIC: State advisory panels

State advisory panels

POLICY LETTER: January 19, 2016 to Diana Savit

TOPIC: IEP Team Meetings and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)

IEP Team Meetings and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)

2015

POLICY LETTER: December 13, 2015 to Colleen A. Snyder

TOPIC: Due process hearings

Due process hearings

POLICY LETTER: December 9, 2015 to Perry A. Zirkel

Topic Areas: Dispute Resolution

TOPIC: Due process hearings

Attachments provided to OSEP from the Office of General Council (OGC):

G.L.; Mr. G.L., Mrs. E.L.,...

POLICY LETTER: December 9, 2015 to Perry A. Zirkel on Due Process Hearings.

Court Decision: G.L.; Mr. G.L., Mrs. E.L., in their own right v. Ligonier Valley School District Authority, Appellant

Amicus Curiae Letter Brief: G.L., Mr. G.L., Mrs. E.L. v. Ligonier Valley School District Authority, No. 14-1387,

POLICY LETTER: November 23, 2015 to Julie J. Weatherly

TOPIC: Destruction of information

Destruction of information

POLICY LETTER: November 23, 2015 to Michael Lovato

TOPIC: Maintenance of effort (MOE)

Maintenance of effort (MOE)

POLICY LETTER: November 23, 2015 to Michael I. Inzelbuch

TOPIC: Proportionate share / equitable services

Proportionate share / equitable services

OSEP DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER on Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) (November 16, 2015)

Clarifies that individualized education programs (IEP) for children with disabilities must be aligned with state academic content standards for the...

OSEP Dear Colleague Letter on Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

OSEP DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER on IDEA/IEP Terms (October 23, 2015)

A policy guidance on IDEA/IEP terms to clarify that there is nothing in the IDEA that would prohibit the use of the...

OSEP Dear Colleague Letter on IDEA/IEP Terms

OSEP DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER to SEAs Regarding Oversight of Federal Funds to Charter Schools (September 28, 2015)

A Dear Colleague Letter to state educational agencies (SEAs) that offers guidance and federal resources on appropriate and effective oversight...

OSEP Dear Colleague Letter to SEAs Regarding Oversight of Federal Funds to Charter Schools. September 28, 2015 (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: September 18, 2015 to Marcie Lipsitt

TOPIC: State complaints

State complaints

POLICY STATEMENT: Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs (September 18, 2015)

This policy statement, released jointly by the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services, states that all young children with...

Joint ED & HHS Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs. Full Statement. September 14, 2015. (PDF)

ED & HHS Joint Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs -- Executive Summary. September 14, 2015 (PDF)

Letter by Secretaries Duncan and Burwell on Inclusion in Early Learning Programs. September 18, 2015 (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: September 16, 2015 to Matthew D. Cohen

TOPIC: Due process hearings.

Due process hearings

Q&A Regarding Inclusion of English Learners with Disabilities in English Language Proficiency Assessments and Title III Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (August 3, 2015)

This guidance document is on the inclusion of English Learners (ELs) with disabilities in English language proficiency (ELP) assessments under...

July 2015 Addendum (PDF)

July 2014 Cover Letter (Word)

July 2014 Cover Letter (PDF)

July 2014 Q&A (Word)

July 2014 Q&A (PDF)

Q&A Regarding Local Educational Agency (LEA) Maintenance of Effort (MOE) (July 27, 2015)

On July 27, 2015, OSEP issued Memorandum 15-10 that provides a question and answer document (Q&A) on the final...

Q&A Regarding Local Educational Agency (LEA) Maintenance of Effort (MOE) (MS Word)

Q&A Regarding Local Educational Agency (LEA) Maintenance of Effort (MOE) (PDF)

OSEP Memo 15-10 Local Educational Agency (LEA) Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Questions and Answers (July 27, 2015)

OSEP Memo 15-10 Local Educational Agency (LEA) Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Questions and Answers

POLICY LETTER: July 16, 2015 to Mark McWilliams

TOPIC: State complaints

State complaints

POLICY LETTER: July 6, 2015 to Edward Sarzynski

TOPIC: Parentally Placed Private School Children with Disabilities

Parentally Placed Private School Children with Disabilities

OSEP DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER on Speech and Language Services for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (July 6, 2015)

OSEP Dear Colleague Letter on Speech and Language Services for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

POLICY LETTER: May 19, 2015 to Heather S. Deaton

TOPIC: State Identification and Correction of Noncompliance

State Identification and Correction of Noncompliance

OSEP Memo 15-08 Letter to Delisle: Children with disabilities with high cognition (April 17, 2015)

OSEP Memo 15-08 Letter to Delisle: Children with disabilities with high cognition

OSEP Dear Colleague Letter on Use of Due Process Procedures After a Parent Has Filed a State Complaint

Topic Areas: Dispute Resolution

OSEP Dear Colleague Letter on Use of Due Process Procedures After a Parent Has Filed a State Complaint. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: February 23, 2015 to Debbie Baus.

Topic Areas: Independent Educational Evaluation

TOPIC: Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)

POLICY LETTER: February 23, 2015 to Debbie Baus. (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: February 23, 2015 to Debbie Baus. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: January 7, 2015 to Margaret O’Sullivan Kane.

Topic Areas: Dispute Resolution

TOPIC: Due Process Hearings

POLICY LETTER: January 7, 2015 to Margaret O'Sullivan Kane. (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: January 7, 2015 to Margaret O'Sullivan Kane. (PDF)

2014

OSEP DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for Students with Disabilities in Correctional Facilities (December 5, 2014)

Clarifying state and public agency obligations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to ensure the provision of a free and appropriate...

OSEP Dear Colleague Letter on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for Students with Disabilities in Correctional Facilities. December 5, 2014. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 12, 2014 to Michelle Kotler

TOPIC: Eligibility Criteria | Letter to Michelle Kotler regarding the criteria used by some states to identify children with “visual impairments or blindness,”...

POLICY LETTER: Michelle Kotler regarding the criteria used by some states to identify children with “visual impairments or blindness,” as that term is defined under Part B of IDEA. November 12, 2014. (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: Michelle Kotler regarding the criteria used by some states to identify children with “visual impairments or blindness,” as that term is defined under Part B of IDEA. November 12, 2014. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 12, 2014 to Tracy Blodgett

TOPIC: Reevaluations

OSEP DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER on Meeting the Communication Needs of Students with Hearing, Vision, or Speech Disabilities (November 12, 2014)

Dear Colleague Letter

Frequently Asked Questions

POLICY LETTER: November 3, 2014 to Atlee Reilly

TOPIC: State Complaints

POLICY LETTER: September 29, 2014 to Sam Sutton and David Rubel

TOPIC: Parentally-placed Private School Students

POLICY LETTER: July 10, 2014 to Kim Wedel

TOPIC: Part C finance

OSEP LETTER to CSSOs on School Lunch Program (June 11, 2014)

OSEP Letter to CSSOs on School Lunch Program

POLICY LETTER: June 2, 2014 to Mark W. Voigt

TOPIC: Due Process Hearing Decision Implementation Timelines

POLICY LETTER: March 21, 2014 to Janice Breton

TOPIC: Electronic Mail

OSEP DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER to CSSOs on LEA MOE (March 13, 2014) RESCINDED

Rescinded Oct. 2017

POLICY LETTER: February 10, 2014 to Jennifer Pardus.

Summary
TOPIC: Prior Written Notice

Letter
February 10, 2014
Jennifer Pardus
Department of Social Services
Reimbursement...

POLICY LETTER: February 10, 2014 to Jennifer Pardus. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: February 10, 2014 to Jennifer Pardus. (MS Word)

MS WORD (.docx)

POLICY LETTER: February 10, 2014 to Diana M. Savit, Esq.

TOPIC: Observation and Recording Meetings

POLICY LETTER: February 7, 2014 to Gene Lenz

TOPIC: Progress Reports

2013

POLICY LETTER: December 20, 2013 to Deborah Pergament

TOPIC: Makeup

POLICY LETTER: December 20, 2013 to Dr. Jim Delisle

TOPIC: Twice Exceptional

POLICY LETTER: November 26, 2013 to William J. Casey, Esq.

TOPIC: Reimbursement for PPPSS

POLICY LETTER: November 25, 2013 to Guy M. McBride, Ph.D.

TOPIC: LD Criteria

POLICY LETTER: November 5, 2013 to Buckley Hugo

TOPIC: LD Criteria

POLICY LETTER: October 23, 2013 to Luke E. Kelly

TOPIC: APE

POLICY LETTER: September 24, 2013 to Jan Breton

TOPIC: Parent Participation-IEP Meeting

POLICY LETTER: September 24, 2013 to Marilyn Arons

TOPIC: Central Director

POLICY LETTER: September 10, 2013 to Dr. Perry Zirkel

TOPIC: RTI

POLICY LETTER: September 10, 2013 to Dr. Perry Zirkel (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: September 10, 2013 to Dr. Perry Zirkel (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: September 5, 2013 to Vicky McKinney

TOPIC: Medicaid

POLICY LETTER: September 3, 2013 to W. Kelly Dude

TOPIC: Transition

POLICY LETTER: August 1, 2013 to Michael I. Inzelbuch

TOPIC: Evaluation

OSEP DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER on Bullying (August 20, 2013)

OSEP Dear Colleague Letter on Bullying (MS Word)

OSEP Dear Colleague Letter on Bullying (PDF)

Enclosure (MS Word)

Enclosure (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 5, 2013 to Diana Bowman

TOPIC: Homeless Children with Disabilities

POLICY LETTER: July 31, 2013 to Garth Tymeson

TOPIC: Applicability of Physical Education for Preschool Children with Disabilities

OSEP Memo and Q&A on Dispute Resolution (July 23, 2013)

OSERS issued this Q&A document to provide parents, parent training and information centers, school personnel, state educational agencies (SEAs), local...

POLICY LETTER: July 19, 2013 to Maureen Greer

TOPIC: Questions and Answers Part C Provisions

OSEP DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER on Education for Highly Mobile Children (July 19, 2013)

Topic Area: Extended School Year, ESY

OSEP DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER on Braille (June 19, 2013)

Topic Areas: Accessibility - Instruction and Materials, Visual Impairment Including Blindness

This Dear Colleague Letter provides guidance to states and public agencies to reaffirm the importance of Braille instruction as a literacy tool for blind and visually impaired students, to clarify the circumstances in which Braille instruction should be provided, and to reiterate the scope of an evaluation required to guide decisions of IEP Teams in this area. Read More

OSEP DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER on Model Notice, Public Insurance (June 11, 2013)

POLICY LETTER: May 21, 2013 to Christopher Northrop

TOPIC: Individualized Education Programs

POLICY LETTER: May 8, 2013 to Charlcie Flinn

TOPIC: Confidentiality of Records

POLICY LETTER: April 18, 2013 to Marsha Johnson

TOPIC: Natural Environments

POLICY LETTER: April 2, 2013 to Glenna Gallo

TOPIC: Discipline Procedures

POLICY LETTER: March 27, 2013 to Amy Maisterra

TOPIC: Clerc Center at Galludet University

POLICY LETTER: March 27, 2013 to William Casey

TOPIC: Due Process Complaint

POLICY LETTER: March 27, 2013 to K. Dean Shatley

TOPIC: Surrogate Parents

REGULATIONS: Final Regulations Related to Parental Consent for the Use of Public Benefits or Insurance (March 18, 2013)

The Department issued Final Regulations related to parental consent...

Rescinded Oct. 2017 One-page Summary—Final Regulations Related to Parental Consent for the Use of Public Benefits or Insurance (Word)

Rescinded Oct. 2017 One-page Summary—Final Regulations Related to Parental Consent for the Use of Public Benefits or Insurance (PDF)

Q&A—Final Regulations Related to Parental Consent for the Use of Public Benefits or Insurance (Word)

Q&A—Final Regulations Related to Parental Consent for the Use of Public Benefits or Insurance (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 7, 2013 to Troy Couillard

TOPIC: Use of Federal Funds

POLICY LETTER: February 4, 2013 to Dr. George V. Corwell

TOPIC: Children in Private Schools

POLICY LETTER: January 30, 2013 to Carol Hokenson

TOPIC: Use of Federal Funds

2012

POLICY LETTER: December 7, 2012 to Carmela N. Edmunds

TOPIC: Procedural Safeguards

POLICY LETTER: December 5, 2012 to Tomas Ramirez III

TOPIC: Manifestation Determination Hearing

POLICY LETTER: December 4, 2012 to David Anderson

TOPIC: LRE

POLICY LETTER: December 4, 2012 to David Anderson (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: December 4, 2012 to David Anderson (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 30, 2012 to Judith A. Gran and Catherine Merino Reisman

TOPIC: Impartial Due Process Hearing

POLICY LETTER: November 20, 2012 to Pat Geary and James P. DeLorenzo

TOPIC: Evaluation Timelines

POLICY LETTER: November 14, 2012 to Dr. Rick Dale

TOPIC: Use of Federal Funds

POLICY LETTER: November 7, 2012 to Michael L. Boswell, Esq.

TOPIC: Children in Private Schools

POLICY LETTER: November 7, 2012 to Dorene J. Philpot

TOPIC: Impartial Due Process

POLICY LETTER: October 18, 2012 to Steven L. Goldstein, Esq.

TOPIC: Maintenance of Current Educational Placement

POLICY LETTER: September 7, 2012 to Albert Gonzales

TOPIC: LEA MOE

POLICY LETTER: September 6, 2012 to Arthur Ackerhalt

TOPIC: Related Services Start

POLICY LETTER: August 20, 2012 to Gwen Moore

TOPIC: MOE

POLICY LETTER: August 20, 2012 to Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations

TOPIC: MOE

POLICY LETTER: August 20, 2012 to Stephanie Petska

TOPIC: MOE

POLICY LETTER: August 9, 2012 to Paula Walker

TOPIC: Impartial Due Process Hearings

POLICY LETTER: August 8, 2012 to Alex P. Apostle

TOPIC: Children in Private Schools

POLICY LETTER: July 13, 2012 to Patty Murray

TOPIC: Individualized Education Programs

POLICY LETTER: June 26, 2012 to U.S. Congresswoman Lynn C. Woolsey

TOPIC: Federal and State Monitoring

POLICY LETTER: June 22, 2012 to Disability Rights Wisconsin Managing Attorney Jeffrey Spitzer-Resnick

TOPIC: Least Restrictive Environment

POLICY LETTER: June 22, 2012 to Virginia Department of Education Assistant Superintendent H. Douglas Cox

TOPIC: Discipline Procedures

OSEP DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER on Updated NIMAS Guidelines (June 22, 2012)

POLICY LETTER: June 21, 2012 to Edward Sarzynski

TOPIC: Discipline Procedures

POLICY LETTER: June 13, 2012 to East End Special Education Parents, Inc., President Kathleen Chamberlain

TOPIC: Children in Private Schools

POLICY LETTER: June 6, 2012 to West Virginia attorney James Gerl

TOPIC: Revocation of Consent

POLICY LETTER: May 9, 2012 to Special Education Advocate Ellen M. Chambers

TOPIC: Special Education and Related Services

POLICY LETTER: April 26, 2012 to Family Soup Executive Director Cindy E. Chandler

TOPIC: Prior Written Notice

POLICY LETTER: April 23, 2012 to Maryland attorney Michael J. Eig

TOPIC: Resolution Process

POLICY LETTER: April 11, 2012 to Cumberland County Schools Exceptional Children’s Programs Executive Director Ruben A. Reyes

TOPIC: Evaluations, Parental Consent, and Reevaluations

POLICY LETTER: April 10, 2012 to Little Cypress-Mauriceville Special Programs Director Robert H. Finch.

TOPIC: Individualized Education Programs for Transfer Students

POLICY LETTER: April 9, 2012 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC: Evaluations, Parental Consent, and Reevaluations

POLICY LETTER: April 4, 2012 to Center for Law and Education co-director Kathleen Boundy

TOPIC: Maintenance of Effort

POLICY LETTER: March 28, 2012 to Individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC: State Residency Requirements

POLICY LETTER: March 7, 2012 to an individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC: Individualized Education Plan

POLICY LETTER: February 29, 2012 to Philip Ferrara

TOPIC: Initial Evaluations

POLICY LETTER: February 29, 2012 to Dear Colleagues

TOPIC: Free Appropriate Public Education

OSEP DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER on Preschool (LRE) (February 29, 2012) RESCINDED

Rescinded Oct. 2017

Rescinded Oct. 2017 OSEP Dear Colleague Letter on Preschool (LRE)

Rescinded Oct. 2017 OSEP Dear Colleague Letter on Preschool (LRE)

POLICY LETTER: February 16, 2012 to Brenda Cassellius

TOPIC: Impartial Due Process Hearings

POLICY LETTER: February 9, 2012 to Amy Goetz and Atlee Reilly

TOPIC: Impartial Due Process Hearings

2011

POLICY LETTER: December 19, 2011 to Denise Koscielniak

TOPIC: Individualized Education Programs

POLICY LETTER: December 6, 2011 to Susan Luger Associates

TOPIC: Children in Private Schools

POLICY LETTER: December 2, 2011 to Patricia Pierce

TOPIC: Graduation

POLICY LETTER: September 30, 2011 to Ronald Stern

TOPIC: Least Restrictive Environment

POLICY LETTER: September 26, 2011 to H. Douglas Cox

TOPIC: Individualized Education Programs

POLICY LETTER: September 6, 2011 to Ronald Caplan

TOPIC: Surrogate Parents

Creating Equitable Opportunities for Children and Youth with Disabilities to Access Physical Education and Extracurricular Athletics (August 25, 2011)

A report released in 2010 by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), GAO-10-519, revealed that, despite legislation...

Creating Equitable Opportunities for Children and Youth with Disabilities to Access Physical Education and Extracurricular Athletics Word

Creating Equitable Opportunities for Children and Youth with Disabilities to Access Physical Education and Extracurricular Athletics PDF

POLICY LETTER: June 16, 2011 to National Association of State Directors of Special Education Executive Director Bill East

TOPIC: Use of Federal Funds

POLICY LETTER: May 26, 2011 to East End Special Education Parents President Kathleen Chamberlain

TOPIC: Children in Private Schools

POLICY LETTER: May 5, 2011 to Michael Willden

TOPIC: Nonsupplanting

POLICY LETTER: May 4, 2011 to Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Robert Moser and Chief Fiscal Officer Pat Kuester

TOPIC: Nonsupplanting

POLICY LETTER: April 25, 2011 to Center for Education Advocacy, Inc. Director Lilly Rangel-Diaz

TOPIC: Individualized Education Plan Team

POLICY LETTER: March 7, 2011 to Statewide Parent Advocacy Network of New Jersey Executive Co-Director Diana Autin

TOPIC: Least Restrictive Environment

POLICY LETTER: March 2, 2011 to District of Columbia Acting State Superintendent of Education Hosanna Mahaley

TOPIC: General Supervisory Authority

POLICY LETTER: February 10, 2011 to non-attorney advocate Amber Mintz

TOPIC: Evaluations, Parental Consent and Reevaluations

POLICY LETTER: February 9, 2011 to Infant and Toddler Coordinators Association President Brad Hutton and National Association of State Directors of Special Education Director Bill East

TOPIC: Early Childhood Transition

POLICY LETTER: January 24, 2011 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC: Individualized Education Plan

MEMO: OSEP Memo 11-07 Response to Intervention (RTI) (January 21, 2011)

Topic Areas: Evaluation and Reeavluation, Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES
January 21, 2011
OSEP 11-07 Read More

OSEP Memo 11-07 Response to Intervention (RTI) Memo (Word)

MS WORD (.docx)

OSEP Memo 11-07 Response to Intervention (RTI) Memo (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: January 19, 2011 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC: Independent Educational Evaluations

POLICY LETTER: January 6, 2011 to Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Special Education Section Director Douglas Gill

TOPIC: Use of Federal Funds

POLICY LETTER: January 6, 2011 to Lehigh University Professor of Education and Law Perry A. Zirkel

TOPIC: Evaluations, Parental Consent and Reevaluations

POLICY LETTER: January 5, 2011 to Texas West Independent School District Assistant Superintendent Jan Hungate

TOPIC: Least Restrictive Environment

POLICY LETTER: January 5, 2011 New York State Education Department Associate Commissioner Rebecca Cort

TOPIC: Children in Private Schools

2010

POLICY LETTER: December 16, 2010 to individuals (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

December 16, 2010 to individuals (personally identifiable information redacted) MS Word

December 16, 2010 to individuals (personally identifiable information redacted) PDF

MEMO: OSEP Memo 11-06 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Monitoring Announcement (December 6, 2010) RESCINDED

Rescinded Oct. 2017

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Notification of new OSEP monitoring activities of funds provided through the Individuals with Disabilities Education...

Rescinded Oct. 2017 OSEP Memo 11-06 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Monitoring Announcement Memo (MS Word)

Rescinded Oct. 2017 OSEP Memo 11-06 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Monitoring Announcement Memo (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 10, 2010 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David Anderson

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Impartial Due Process Hearings
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

November 10, 2010 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David Anderson MS Word

November 10, 2010 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David Anderson PDF

POLICY LETTER: October 28, 2010 to Maryland attorney Matthew Scott Weiner

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Finality of Due Process Hearing Decisions
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With...

October 28, 2010 to Maryland attorney Matthew Scott Weiner MS Word

October 28, 2010 to Maryland attorney Matthew Scott Weiner PDF

POLICY LETTERS: October 26, 2010 to Colleagues from the Office for Civil Rights

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Harassment and Bullying
SECTION OF IDEA: Letters that Do Not Interpret the IDEA but May be of...

October 26, 2010 to Colleagues from the Office for Civil Rights MS Word

October 26, 2010 to Colleagues from the Office for Civil Rights PDF

POLICY LETTER: October 20, 2010 to District of Columbia Acting State Superintendent of Education Beth H. Colleye

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Finality of Due Process Hearing Decisions
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With...

POLICY LETTER: October 20, 2010 to District of Columbia Acting State Superintendent of Education Beth H. Colleye MS Word

POLICY LETTER: October 20, 2010 to District of Columbia Acting State Superintendent of Education Beth H. Colleye PDF

POLICY LETTER: October 13, 2010 to Florida Department of Health Early Steps Program Part C Coordinator Lynne Marie Price

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Access to Records
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 639—Procedural Safeguards

POLICY LETTER: October 13, 2010 to Florida Department of Health Early Steps Program Part C Coordinator Lynne Marie Price MS Word

POLICY LETTER: October 13, 2010 to Florida Department of Health Early Steps Program Part C Coordinator Lynne Marie Price PDF

POLICY LETTER: October 4, 2010 to School Law Center, LLC attorneys Amy Goetz and Atlee Reilly

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Impartial Due Process Hearings
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: October 4, 2010 to School Law Center, LLC attorneys Amy Goetz and Atlee Reilly MS Word

POLICY LETTER: October 4, 2010 to School Law Center, LLC attorneys Amy Goetz and Atlee Reilly PDF

POLICY LETTER: September 16, 2010 to Florida Infants and Young Children Executive Director Pat Grosz

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Performance Plans
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 616—Monitoring,...

POLICY LETTER: September 16, 2010 to Florida Infants and Young Children Executive Director Pat Grosz MS Word

POLICY LETTER: September 16, 2010 to Florida Infants and Young Children Executive Director Pat Grosz PDF

POLICY LETTER: August 31, 2010 to Kansas State Department of Education Attorney Mark Ward

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Revocation of Consent
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

POLICY LETTER: August 31, 2010 to Kansas State Department of Education Attorney Mark Ward MS Word

POLICY LETTER: August 31, 2010 to Kansas State Department of Education Attorney Mark Ward PDF

POLICY LETTER: August 23, 2010 to Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf, Inc. President Edward H. Bosso, Jr.

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Least Restrictive Environment
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State...

POLICY LETTER: August 23, 2010 to Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf, Inc. President Edward H. Bosso, Jr. MS Word

POLICY LETTER: August 23, 2010 to Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf, Inc. President Edward H. Bosso, Jr. PDF

POLICY LETTER: August 13, 2010 to individuals (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Independent Educational Evaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 615—Procedural...

POLICY LETTER: August 13, 2010 to individuals (personally identifiable information redacted) MS Word

POLICY LETTER: August 13, 2010 to individuals (personally identifiable information redacted) PDF

POLICY LETTER: August 5, 2010 to Little Cypress-Mauriceville Director of Special Programs Dr. Robert H. Finch

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: August 5, 2010 to Little Cypress-Mauriceville Director of Special Programs Dr. Robert H. Finch MS Word

POLICY LETTER: August 5, 2010 to Little Cypress-Mauriceville Director of Special Programs Dr. Robert H. Finch PDF

POLICY LETTER: August 5, 2010 to Missouri Division of Special Education Assistant Commissioner Heidi Atkins-Lieberman

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Prior Written Notice
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 615—Procedural...

POLICY LETTER: August 5, 2010 to Missouri Division of Special Education Assistant Commissioner Heidi Atkins-Lieberman MS Word

POLICY LETTER: August 5, 2010 to Missouri Division of Special Education Assistant Commissioner Heidi Atkins-Lieberman PDF

POLICY LETTER: July 13, 2010 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David Anderson

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Mediation and Resolution Agreements
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: July 13, 2010 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David Anderson (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: July 13, 2010 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David Anderson (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 30, 2010 to Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Division of Special Education Assistant Commissioner Heidi Atkins-Lieberman

Topic Areas: Part B

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Maintenance of State Financial Support
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities;...

POLICY LETTER: June 30, 2010 to Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Division of Special Education Assistant Commissioner Heidi Atkins-Lieberman (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: June 30, 2010 to Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Division of Special Education Assistant Commissioner Heidi Atkins-Lieberman (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 28, 2010 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Maintenance of Effort
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section 613—Local...

POLICY LETTER: June 28, 2010 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) MS Word

POLICY LETTER: June 28, 2010 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) PDF

POLICY LETTER: June 14, 2010 to National Association of State Directors of Special Education Executive Director Bill East

POLICY LETTER: June 14, 2010 to National Association of State Directors of Special Education Executive Director Bill East MS Word

POLICY LETTER: June 14, 2010 to National Association of State Directors of Special Education Executive Director Bill East PDF

POLICY LETTER: June 09, 2010 to Maryland attorney Eric Brousaides, Esq.

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Educational Agency General Supervisory Authority
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with...

POLICY LETTER: June 09, 2010 to Maryland attorney Eric Brousaides, Esq. MS Word

POLICY LETTER: June 09, 2010 to Maryland attorney Eric Brousaides, Esq. PDF

POLICY LETTER: June 3, 2010 to Missouri attorney Deborah S. Johnson

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations, Parental Consent, and Reevaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities;...

POLICY LETTER: June 3, 2010 to Missouri attorney Deborah S. Johnson MS Word

POLICY LETTER: June 3, 2010 to Missouri attorney Deborah S. Johnson PDF

POLICY LETTER: June 2, 2010 to Head Start/Hilton Foundation Training Program SpecialQuest Birth-Five Director Linda Brekken

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations, Parental Consent, and Reevaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities;...

POLICY LETTER: June 2, 2010 to Head Start/Hilton Foundation Training Program SpecialQuest Birth-Five Director Linda Brekken MS Word

POLICY LETTER: June 2, 2010 to Head Start/Hilton Foundation Training Program SpecialQuest Birth-Five Director Linda Brekken PDF

POLICY LETTER: June 1, 2010 to Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services official John Andrejack

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Use of Federal Funds
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: June 1, 2010 to Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services official John Andrejack MS Word

POLICY LETTER: June 1, 2010 to Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services official John Andrejack PDF

POLICY LETTER: May 14, 2010 to New York State Education Department Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities Deputy Commissioner Rebecca Cort

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Free Appropriate Public Education
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: May 14, 2010 to New York State Education Department Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities Deputy Commissioner Rebecca Cort MS Word

POLICY LETTER: May 14, 2010 to New York State Education Department Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities Deputy Commissioner Rebecca Cort PDF

POLICY LETTER: May 5, 2010 to Maryland attorney Jerrold Miller, Esq.

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Children in Private Schools
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: May 5, 2010 to Maryland attorney Jerrold Miller, Esq. MS Word

POLICY LETTER: May 5, 2010 to Maryland attorney Jerrold Miller, Esq. PDF

POLICY LETTER: February 12, 2010 to American Association of School Administrators Deputy Executive Director Bruce Hunter

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Maintenance of State Financial Support
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities;...

POLICY LETTER: February 12, 2010 to American Association of School Administrators Deputy Executive Director Bruce Hunter MS Word

POLICY LETTER: February 12, 2010 to American Association of School Administrators Deputy Executive Director Bruce Hunter PDF

POLICY LETTER: February 12, 2010 to Alabama attorney James Irby

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

POLICY LETTER: February 12, 2010 to Alabama attorney James Irby MS Word

POLICY LETTER: February 12, 2010 to Alabama attorney James Irby PDF

POLICY LETTER: February 12, 2010 to Florida Department of Health Early Steps Bureau Chief Janice M. Kane

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Family Service Plan
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 636 – Individualized...

POLICY LETTER: February 12, 2010 to Florida Department of Health Early Steps Bureau Chief Janice M. Kane MS Word

POLICY LETTER: February 12, 2010 to Florida Department of Health Early Steps Bureau Chief Janice M. Kane PDF

POLICY LETTER: February 12, 2010 to Alabama attorney James Irby

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Impartial Due Process Hearing
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: February 12, 2010 to Alabama attorney James Irby MS Word

POLICY LETTER: February 12, 2010 to Alabama attorney James Irby PDF

POLICY LETTER: February 2, 2010 to Miami-Dade County Public Schools Assistant Attorney Mary C. Lawson

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Impartial Due Process Hearing
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: February 2, 2010 to Miami-Dade County Public Schools Assistant Attorney Mary C. Lawson MS Word

POLICY LETTER: February 2, 2010 to Miami-Dade County Public Schools Assistant Attorney Mary C. Lawson PDF

POLICY LETTER: January 27, 2010 to New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association School Affairs Chair Sue A. Goldman

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Personnel Qualifications
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section 612—State Eligibility

POLICY LETTER: January 27, 2010 to New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association School Affairs Chair Sue A. Goldman MS Word

POLICY LETTER: January 27, 2010 to New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association School Affairs Chair Sue A. Goldman PDF

POLICY LETTER: January 26, 2010 to National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities representative Nancy R. Weiss

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Seclusion and Restraints
SECTION OF IDEA: “Other Letters that Do Not Interpret the IDEA but May be...

POLICY LETTER: January 26, 2010 to National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities representative Nancy R. Weiss MS Word

POLICY LETTER: January 26, 2010 to National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities representative Nancy R. Weiss PDF

POLICY LETTER: January 13, 2010 to an individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluation Procedures
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations, Eligibility...

POLICY LETTER: January 13, 2010 to an individual (personally identifiable information redacted) MS Word

POLICY LETTER: January 13, 2010 to an individual (personally identifiable information redacted) PDF

POLICY LETTER: January 7, 2010 to educational advocate Dorothy M. Richards

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

POLICY LETTER: January 7, 2010 to educational advocate Dorothy M. Richards MS Word

POLICY LETTER: January 7, 2010 to educational advocate Dorothy M. Richards PDF

POLICY LETTER: January 7, 2010 to Texas attorney Nona Matthews

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

POLICY LETTER: January 7, 2010 to Texas attorney Nona Matthews MS Word

POLICY LETTER: January 7, 2010 to Texas attorney Nona Matthews PDF

POLICY LETTER: January 4, 2010 to an individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Independent Educational Evaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section 615—Procedural...

POLICY LETTER: January 4, 2010 to an individual (personally identifiable information redacted) MS Word

POLICY LETTER: January 4, 2010 to an individual (personally identifiable information redacted) PDF

2009

POLICY LETTER: December 8, 2009 to Senator Christopher J. Dodd, Representative George Miller, and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Seclusion and Restraints |
SECTION OF IDEA: “Other Letters that Do Not Interpret the IDEA but May...

December 8, 2009 to Senator Christopher J. Dodd, Representative George Miller, and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (MS Word)

December 8, 2009 to Senator Christopher J. Dodd, Representative George Miller, and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: December 8, 2009 to New York Attorney Lawrence Weinberg

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Children in Private Schools |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities...

December 8, 2009 to New York Attorney Lawrence Weinberg (MS Word)

December 8, 2009 to New York Attorney Lawrence Weinberg (PDF)

MEMO: OSEP Memo 10-05 Maintenance of State Financial Support under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (December 2, 2009)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Maintenance of State Financial Support under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

OSEP Memo 10-05 Maintenance of State Financial Support under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (MS Word)

OSEP Memo 10-05 Maintenance of State Financial Support under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: December 2, 2009 to Chief State School Officers and State Directors of Special Education

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Maintenance of State Financial Support |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with...

December 2, 2009 to Chief State School Officers and State Directors of Special Education (MS Word)

December 2, 2009 to Chief State School Officers and State Directors of Special Education (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 13, 2009 to California Early Start Part C Coordinator Rick Ingraham

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations, Parental Consent, and Reevaluations |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 639—Procedural...

November 13, 2009 to California Early Start Part C Coordinator Rick Ingraham (MS Word)

November 13, 2009 to California Early Start Part C Coordinator Rick Ingraham (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 13, 2009 to Iowa Department of Education Chief Lana Michelson and Legal Consultant Thomas A. Mayes

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Maintenance of Effort |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section...

November 13, 2009 to Iowa Department of Education Chief Lana Michelson and Legal Consultant Thomas A. Mayes (MS Word)

November 13, 2009 to Iowa Department of Education Chief Lana Michelson and Legal Consultant Thomas A. Mayes (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 13, 2009 to Senator Lamar Alexander, Senator Richard M. Burr, Senator Tom Colburn, Senator Michael B. Enzi, Senator Judd Gregg, Senator Orrin G. Hatch, and Senator Jonny Isakson

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Administration |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section 611—Authorizations;...

November 13, 2009 to Senator Lamar Alexander, Senator Richard M. Burr, Senator Tom Colburn, Senator Michael B. Enzi, Senator Judd Gregg, Senator Orrin G. Hatch, and Senator Jonny Isakson (MS Word)

November 13, 2009 to Senator Lamar Alexander, Senator Richard M. Burr, Senator Tom Colburn, Senator Michael B. Enzi, Senator Judd Gregg, Senator Orrin G. Hatch, and Senator Jonny Isakson (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 30, 2009 to Montana Office of Public Instruction Director of Special Education Tim Harris

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Determinations on the Performance of each Local Educational Agency |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for...

October 30, 2009 to Montana Office of Public Instruction Director of Special Education Tim Harris (MS Word)

October 30, 2009 to Montana Office of Public Instruction Director of Special Education Tim Harris (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 29, 2009 to Learning Disabilities Association of Connecticut Board of Directors Secretary Diane Willcuts

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Maintenance of Effort |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section...

October 29, 2009 to Learning Disabilities Association of Connecticut Board of Directors Secretary Diane Willcuts (MS Word)

October 29, 2009 to Learning Disabilities Association of Connecticut Board of Directors Secretary Diane Willcuts (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 27, 2009 to Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division Part C Coordinator Wendy Whipple

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Complaint Resolution
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 635—Requirements for Statewide System.

Letter Read More

October 27, 2009 to Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division Part C Coordinator Whipple (PDF)

October 27, 2009 to Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division Part C Coordinator Whipple (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: October 27, 2009 to National Association of Private Special Education Centers Executive Director and CEO Sherry L. Kolbe

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Use of Funds |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section...

October 27, 2009 to National Association of Private Special Education Centers Executive Director and CEO Sherry L. Kolbe (MS Word)

October 27, 2009 to National Association of Private Special Education Centers Executive Director and CEO Sherry L. Kolbe (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 21, 2009 to Chief State School Officers and State Directors of Special Education

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Determinations on the Performance of each Local Educational Agency |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for...

POLICY LETTER: September 25, 2009 to Impartial Hearing Officer Sinai Halberstam

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Children in Private Schools |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

September 25, 2009 to Impartial Hearing Officer Sinai Halberstam (MS Word)

September 25, 2009 to Impartial Hearing Officer Sinai Halberstam (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: September 25, 2009 to Fiscal and Policy Advisor for Greater California Special Education Fiscal Support Alliance J. Sarge Kennedy

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Use of Federal Funds |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

September 25, 2009 to Fiscal and Policy Advisor for Greater California Special Education Fiscal Support Alliance J. Sarge Kennedy (MS Word)

September 25, 2009 to Fiscal and Policy Advisor for Greater California Special Education Fiscal Support Alliance J. Sarge Kennedy (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: September 23, 2009 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David Anderson

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Participation in Assessments |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

September 23, 2009 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David Anderson (MS Word)

September 23, 2009 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David Anderson (PDF)

GUIDANCE: September 9, 2009 | American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Using ARRA Funds Provided Through Part B of IDEA to Drive School Reform and Improvement.

Topic Areas: Part B

TOPICS ADDRESSED: Part B, ARRA

IDEA Part B ARRA Use of Funds Guidance 09-02-2009

POLICY LETTER: August 25, 2009 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Participation in Assessments |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

August 25, 2009 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

August 25, 2009 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 24, 2009 to New York Attorney Tara Moffett

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations, Parental Consent, and Reevaluations |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With...

August 24, 2009 to New York Attorney Tara Moffett (MS Word)

August 24, 2009 to New York Attorney Tara Moffett (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 21, 2009 to Virginia Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Student Services H. Douglas Cox

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Revocation of Consent |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

August 21, 2009 to Virginia Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Student Services H. Douglas Cox (MS Word)

August 21, 2009 to Virginia Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Student Services H. Douglas Cox (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 21, 2009 to Maryland Assistant State Superintendent for the Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services Carol Ann Heath

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

August 21, 2009 to Maryland Assistant State Superintendent for the Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services Carol Ann Heath (MS Word)

August 21, 2009 to Maryland Assistant State Superintendent for the Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services Carol Ann Heath (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 21, 2009 to New Jersey attorney Rotimi Owoh

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Discipline Procedures |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 615—Procedural...

August 21, 2009 to New Jersey attorney Rotimi Owoh (MS Word)

August 21, 2009 to New Jersey attorney Rotimi Owoh (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 31, 2009 to Chief State School Officers

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Seclusion and Restraints |
SECTION OF IDEA: This letter does not interpret IDEA but may be of...

July 31, 2009 to Chief State School Officers (MS Word)

July 31, 2009 to Chief State School Officers (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 30, 2009 to Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Supervisory Education Specialist Gloria J. Yepa

TOPIC ADDRESSED:Use of Amounts by Secretary of the Interior |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All...

June 30, 2009 to Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Supervisory Education Specialist Gloria J. Yepa (MS Word)

June 30, 2009 to Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Supervisory Education Specialist Gloria J. Yepa (PDF)

Q&A on Disproportionality (June 25, 2009)

This Q&A document provides parents, parent training and information centers, school personnel, SEAs, LEAs, advocacy organizations and other interested parties...

Q&A on Disproportionality (MS Word)

Q&A on Disproportionality (PDF)

GUIDANCE: Discipline Procedures (June 2009)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: This Q&A document on discipline procedures provides parents, parent training and information centers, school personnel, state educational agencies...

Policy Guidance on Discipline Procedures (MS Word)

Policy Guidance on Discipline Procedures (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 19, 2009 to New York Department of Health, Bureau of Early Intervention Director, Bradley Hutton

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Early Intervention Services |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 632—Definitions

June 19, 2009 to New York Department of Health, Bureau of Early Intervention Director, Bradley Hutton (MS Word)

June 19, 2009 to New York Department of Health, Bureau of Early Intervention Director, Bradley Hutton (PDF)

GUIDANCE: Procedural Safeguards and Due Process Procedures for Parents and Children with Disabilities (June 1, 2009) RESCINDED

Rescinded Oct. 2017

This Q&A document provides parents, parent training and information centers, school personnel, SEAs, LEAs, advocacy organizations and...

Rescinded Oct. 2017 Q&A Procedural Safeguards and Due Process Procedures for Parents and Children with Disabilities MS Word

Rescinded Oct. 2017 Procedural Safeguards and Due Process Procedures for Parents and Children with Disabilities PDF

POLICY LETTER: April 7, 2009 to Chula Vista Elementary School District Union Representative Johncarlos Torres

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations, Parental Consent, and Reevaluations |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with...

April 7, 2009 to Chula Vista Elementary School District Union Representative Johncarlos Torres (MS Word)

April 7, 2009 to Chula Vista Elementary School District Union Representative Johncarlos Torres (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 30, 2009 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Least Restrictive Environment |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section...

March 30, 2009 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

March 30, 2009 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 26, 2009 to Missouri Attorney Teri B. Goldman

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Children in Private Schools |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities...

March 26, 2009 to Missouri Attorney Teri B. Goldman (MS Word)

March 26, 2009 to Missouri Attorney Teri B. Goldman (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: February 13, 2009 to District of Columbia Attorney Leigh M. Manasevit

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Subgrants to Local Educational Agencies |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with...

February 13, 2009 to District of Columbia Attorney Leigh M. Manasevit (MS Word)

February 13, 2009 to District of Columbia Attorney Leigh M. Manasevit (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: February 4, 2009 to Minnesota Department of Education Supervisor of the Division of Program Finance Carol Hokenson

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Subgrants to Local Educational Agencies |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with...

February 4, 2009 to Minnesota Department of Education Supervisor of the Division of Program Finance Carol Hokenson (MS Word)

February 4, 2009 to Minnesota Department of Education Supervisor of the Division of Program Finance Carol Hokenson (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: January 28, 2009 to Maryland Attorney Michael J. Eig

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Children in Private Schools |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities;...

January 28, 2009 to Maryland Attorney Michael J. Eig (MS Word)

January 28, 2009 to Maryland Attorney Michael J. Eig (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: January 28, 2009 to Rhode Island State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) Chairperson Dawn Wardyga

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Composition |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section 641—State Interagency...

January 28, 2009 to Rhode Island State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) Chairperson Dawn Wardyga (MS Word)

January 28, 2009 to Rhode Island State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) Chairperson Dawn Wardyga (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: January 15, 2009 to Ohio Department of Education Chief Counsel Matthew J. DeTemple

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State-Level Activities |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section 611—Authorization;...

January 15, 2009 to Ohio Department of Education Chief Counsel Matthew J. DeTemple (MS Word)

January 15, 2009 to Ohio Department of Education Chief Counsel Matthew J. DeTemple (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: January 15, 2009 to Massachusetts Commissioner of Education Mitchell D. Chester

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Impartial Due Process Hearings |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities;...

January 15, 2009 to Massachusetts Commissioner of Education Mitchell D. Chester (MS Word)

January 15, 2009 to Massachusetts Commissioner of Education Mitchell D. Chester (PDF)

2008

POLICY LETTER: December 17, 2008 Dear Colleague Letter from former Deputy Secretary Ray Simon

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

December 17, 2008 Dear Colleague Letter from former Deputy Secretary Ray Simon (MS Word)

December 17, 2008 Dear Colleague Letter from former Deputy Secretary Ray Simon (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: December 15, 2008 to National Association of Private Special Education Centers Executive Director and CEO Sherry Kolbe

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Highly Qualified Teachers
SECTION OF IDEA: Part A—General Provisions; Section 602 – Definitions

December 15, 2008 to National Association of Private Special Education Centers Executive Director and CEO Sherry Kolbe (MS Word)

December 15, 2008 to National Association of Private Special Education Centers Executive Director and CEO Sherry Kolbe (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: December 11, 2008 to Louisiana State Department of Education Acting Director of Division of Educational Improvement and Assistance Susan W. Batson

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State-Level Activities
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section...

December 11, 2008 to Louisiana State Department of Education Acting Director of Division of Educational Improvement and Assistance Susan W. Batson (MS Word)

December 11, 2008 to Louisiana State Department of Education Acting Director of Division of Educational Improvement and Assistance Susan W. Batson (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: December 11, 2008 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Due Process Complaints
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section...

December 11, 2008 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

December 11, 2008 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: December 11, 2008 to Lehigh University Professor Perry A. Zirkel

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Independent Educational Evaluations |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section...

December 11, 2008 to Lehigh University Professor Perry A. Zirkel (MS Word)

December 11, 2008 to Lehigh University Professor Perry A. Zirkel (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 17, 2008 to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania attorney Jeffrey F. Champagne

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Parental Consent |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section...

November 17, 2008 to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania attorney Jeffrey F. Champagne (MS Word)

November 17, 2008 to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania attorney Jeffrey F. Champagne (PDF)

OSEP LETTER: Nov. 14, 2008 to American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. President Dr. Tuck Tinsley

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: National Instructional Materials Access Center
SECTION OF IDEA: Part D—National Activities to Improve Education of Children...

POLICY LETTER: Nov. 14, 2008 to American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. President Dr. Tuck Tinsley

POLICY LETTER: Nov. 14, 2008 to American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. President Dr. Tuck Tinsley

OSEP LETTER: Nov. 4, 2008 to Montana Office of Public Instruction Department of Special Education Services Assistant Superintendent Robert Runkel

Topic Areas: Significant Disproportionality (Equity in IDEA)

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Disproportionality
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section 618—Program Information

Letter Read More

OSEP LETTER: Nov. 4, 2008 to Montana Office of Public Instruction Department of Special Education Services Assistant Superintendent Robert Runkel (PDF)

OSEP LETTER: Nov. 4, 2008 to Montana Office of Public Instruction Department of Special Education Services Assistant Superintendent Robert Runkel (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: October 31, 2008 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director John Copenhaver.

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Correction of Noncompliance
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: October 31, 2008 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director John Copenhaver. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 31, 2008 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director John Copenhaver. (MS Word)

OSEP LETTER: Oct. 31, 2008 to Fiscal and Policy Advisor for Rural and Sparsely Populated Consortium of California James Kennedy

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Use of Funds
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities Section 613—Local...

OSEP LETTER: Oct. 31, 2008 to Fiscal and Policy Advisor for Rural and Sparsely Populated Consortium of California James Kennedy (PDF)

OSEP LETTER: Oct. 31, 2008 to Fiscal and Policy Advisor for Rural and Sparsely Populated Consortium of California James Kennedy (MS Word)

OSEP LETTER: Oct. 30, 2008 to Maryland Assistant State Superintendent for the Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services Carol Ann Baglin

Topic Areas: Dispute Resolution

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Due Process Hearings
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section 615—Procedural...

OSEP LETTER: Oct. 30, 2008 to Maryland Assistant State Superintendent for the Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services Carol Ann Baglin (PDF)

OSEP LETTER: Oct. 30, 2008 to Maryland Assistant State Superintendent for the Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services Carol Ann Baglin (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: October 17, 2008 Dear Colleague Letter from former Assistant Secretary of the Department’s Office for Civil Rights Stephanie J. Monroe.

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Report Cards and Transcripts

Letter
Dear Colleague Letter: Report Cards and Transcripts for Students with Disabilities Read More

October 17, 2008 Dear Colleague Letter from former Assistant Secretary of the Department's Office for Civil Rights Stephanie J. Monroe. (MS Word)

October 17, 2008 Dear Colleague Letter from former Assistant Secretary of the Department's Office for Civil Rights Stephanie J. Monroe. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 15, 2008 to Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Assistant Commissioner Heidi Atkins Lieberman

SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 615—Procedural Safeguards )

August 15, 2008 to Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Assistant Commissioner Heidi Atkins Lieberman (MS Word)

August 15, 2008 to Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Assistant Commissioner Heidi Atkins Lieberman (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 15, 2008 to Kentucky School Boards Association Senior Attorney Teresa T. Combs

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Protections for Children not yet Eligible for Special Education and Related Services
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance...

August 15, 2008 to Kentucky School Boards Association Senior Attorney Teresa T. Combs (MS Word)

August 15, 2008 to Kentucky School Boards Association Senior Attorney Teresa T. Combs (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 7, 2008 to Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Administrator Angela Jones

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Educational Agency General Supervisory Authority
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With...

August 7, 2008 to Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Administrator Angela Jones (MS Word)

August 7, 2008 to Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Administrator Angela Jones (PDF)

MEMO: OSEP Memo 08-09 Coordinated Early Intervening Services (July 28, 2008)

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Early Intervening Services
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities Section 613—Local...

OSEP Memo 08-09 Coordinated Early Intervening Services (MS Word)

OSEP Memo 08-09 Coordinated Early Intervening Services (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 23, 2008 to Kinney Management Services, LLC representative Joseph Kinney

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Obligations Related to and Methods of Ensuring Services
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All...

July 23, 2008 to Kinney Management Services, LLC representative Joseph Kinney (MS Word)

July 23, 2008 to Kinney Management Services, LLC representative Joseph Kinney (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 9, 2008 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Educational Agency General Supervisory Authority |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children...

July 9, 2008 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

July 9, 2008 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 9, 2008 to The ARC of Pennsylvania Executive Director Stephen H. Suroviec

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Educational Agency General Supervisory Authority
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With...

July 9, 2008 to The ARC of Pennsylvania Executive Director Stephen H. Suroviec (MS Word)

July 9, 2008 to The ARC of Pennsylvania Executive Director Stephen H. Suroviec (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 9, 2008 to Vermont Parent Information Center Lead Family Consultant Martha Frank

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Least Restrictive Environment
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State...

July 9, 2008 to Vermont Parent Information Center Lead Family Consultant Martha Frank (MS Word)

July 9, 2008 to Vermont Parent Information Center Lead Family Consultant Martha Frank (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 1, 2008 to individuals (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Educational Agency General Supervisory Authority
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With...

July 1, 2008 to individuals (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

July 1, 2008 to individuals (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 1, 2008 to Decatur, Georgia Attorney Jonathan A. Zimring

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Educational Agency General Supervisory Authority
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With...

July 1, 2008 to Decatur, Georgia Attorney Jonathan A. Zimring (MS Word)

July 1, 2008 to Decatur, Georgia Attorney Jonathan A. Zimring (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 1, 2008 to District of Columbia State Superintendent of Education’s Early Care and Education Administration’s Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities Division Program Manager Tracie Bullock Dickson

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Early Intervention Services
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 632—Definitions

July 1, 2008 to District of Columbia State Superintendent of Education's Early Care and Education Administration's Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities Division Program Manager Tracie Bullock Dickson (MS Word)

July 1, 2008 to District of Columbia State Superintendent of Education's Early Care and Education Administration's Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities Division Program Manager Tracie Bullock Dickson (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 5, 2008 to Austin Independent School District General Counsel Ylise Janssen

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Student Discipline
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section 615—Procedural Safeguards

June 5, 2008 to Austin Independent School District General Counsel Ylise Janssen (MS Word)

June 5, 2008 to Austin Independent School District General Counsel Ylise Janssen (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 3, 2008 to Michigan Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services Supervisor of Program Improvement Frances F. Loose

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Disproportionality |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section 618—Program Information

June 3, 2008 to Michigan Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services Supervisor of Program Improvement Frances F. Loose (MS Word)

June 3, 2008 to Michigan Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services Supervisor of Program Improvement Frances F. Loose (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 3, 2008 to Indiana Attorney Joseph Daniel Thomas

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section...

June 3, 2008 to Indiana Attorney Joseph Daniel Thomas (MS Word)

June 3, 2008 to Indiana Attorney Joseph Daniel Thomas (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 3, 2008 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations, Parental Consent, and Reevaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities;...

June 3, 2008 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

June 3, 2008 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: May 28, 2008 to American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Director of Education and Regulatory Advocacy Catherine Clarke

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Personnel Qualifications
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State Eligibility

May 28, 2008 to American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Director of Education and Regulatory Advocacy Catherine Clarke (MS Word)

May 28, 2008 to American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Director of Education and Regulatory Advocacy Catherine Clarke (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: May 7, 2008 to Kinney Management Services, LLC Representative Joseph Kinney

TOPIC ADDRESSED:Obligations Related to and Methods of Ensuring Services |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All...

May 7, 2008 to Kinney Management Services, LLC Representative Joseph Kinney (MS Word)

May 7, 2008 to Kinney Management Services, LLC Representative Joseph Kinney (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 7, 2008 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David Anderson.

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality of Education Records
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: March 7, 2008 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David Anderson. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 7, 2008 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David Anderson. (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: May 6, 2008 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Special Education
SECTION OF IDEA: Part A—General Provisions; Section 602—Definitions

May 6, 2008 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

May 6, 2008 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF

POLICY LETTER: May 6, 2008 to New York Attorney Edward J. Sarzynski.

Topic Areas: Evaluation and Reeavluation

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations, Parental Consent, and Reevaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities;...

POLICY LETTER: May 6, 2008 to New York Attorney Edward J. Sarzynski. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: May 6, 2008 to New York Attorney Edward J. Sarzynski. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: May 1, 2008 to West Virginia Attorney James Gerl.

Topic Areas: Discipline/Behavioral Supports

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Student Discipline
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities; Section 615—Procedural Safeguards

POLICY LETTER: May 1, 2008 to West Virginia Attorney James Gerl. (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: May 1, 2008 to West Virginia Attorney James Gerl. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: April 22, 2008 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David Anderson

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Child Find
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State Eligibility

April 22, 2008 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David Anderson (MS Word)

April 22, 2008 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David Anderson (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: April 17, 2008 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director John Copenhaver

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality of Information
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State...

April 17, 2008 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director John Copenhaver (MS Word)

April 17, 2008 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director John Copenhaver (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: April 8, 2008 to Washington, DC Attorney Christine Plagata-Neubauer

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Use of Federal Funds
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

April 8, 2008 to Washington, DC Attorney Christine Plagata-Neubauer (MS Word)

April 8, 2008 to Washington, DC Attorney Christine Plagata-Neubauer (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: April 8, 2008 to Lehigh University Professor Perry A. Zirkel

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations, Parental Consent, and Reevaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities;...

April 8, 2008 to Lehigh University Professor Perry A. Zirkel (MS Word)

April 8, 2008 to Lehigh University Professor Perry A. Zirkel (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 31, 2008 to individuals (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

March 31, 2008 to individuals (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

March 31, 2008 to individuals (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 31, 2008 to individuals (personally identifiable information redacted).

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

March 31, 2008 to individuals (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

March 31, 2008 to individuals (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF))

POLICY LETTER: March 17, 2008 to Howard County Public School System Facilitator Ronald Caplan

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

March 17, 2008 to Howard County Public School System Facilitator Ronald Caplan (MS Word)

March 17, 2008 to Howard County Public School System Facilitator Ronald Caplan (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 17, 2008 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director John Copenhaver

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Impartial Due Process Hearing |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities...

March 17, 2008 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director John Copenhaver (MS Word)

March 17, 2008 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director John Copenhaver (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 17, 2008 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Children In Private Schools
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

March 17, 2008 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

March 17, 2008 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

OSEP LETTER: March 17, 2008 to New Jersey Office of the State Board of Appeals Acting Director John Worthington

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Impartial Due Process Hearing
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities Section...

OSEP LETTER: March 17, 2008 to New Jersey Office of the State Board of Appeals Acting Director John Worthington

OSEP LETTER: March 17, 2008 to New Jersey Office of the State Board of Appeals Acting Director John Worthington

POLICY LETTER: March 17, 2008 to Utah At Risk and Special Education Services Director Nan Gray.

Topic Areas: Individualized Education Programs: Development/Review/Revision

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

POLICY LETTER: March 17, 2008 to Utah At Risk and Special Education Services Director Nan Gray. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 17, 2008 to Utah At Risk and Special Education Services Director Nan Gray. (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: March 11, 2008 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director John Copenhaver

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Advisory Panel
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State...

March 11, 2008 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director John Copenhaver (MS Word)

March 11, 2008 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director John Copenhaver (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: February 4, 2008 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Educational Agency General Supervisory Authority |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children...

February 4, 2008 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

February 4, 2008 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: February 1, 2008 to Nevada Office of Special Education and Diversity Programs Director Frankie McCabe

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Disproportionality
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 618 - Program...

February 1, 2008 to Nevada Office of Special Education and Diversity Programs Director Frankie McCabe (MS Word)

February 1, 2008 to Nevada Office of Special Education and Diversity Programs Director Frankie McCabe (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: February 1, 2008 to New Jersey Office of Special Education Programs Director Roberta Wohle

TOPIC ADDRESSED:Least Restrictive Environment
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State Eligibility

February 1, 2008 to New Jersey Office of Special Education Programs Director Roberta Wohle (MS Word)

February 1, 2008 to New Jersey Office of Special Education Programs Director Roberta Wohle (PDF)

GUIDANCE: Homeless Children with Disabilities (February 2008)

This Q&A document provides state and local educational officials, early intervention services providers and homeless assistance coordinators with information to...

Q&A on Homeless Children with Disabilities MS Word

Q&A on Homeless Children with Disabilities PDF

POLICY LETTER: January 30, 2008 to New Mexico State Director of Special Education Denise Koscielniak

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Access to Instructional Materials
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With...

January 30, 2008 to New Mexico State Director of Special Education Denise Koscielniak (MS Word)

January 30, 2008 to New Mexico State Director of Special Education Denise Koscielniak (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: January 25, 2008 to U.S. Senator Joseph I. Lieberman

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Children In Private Schools
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

January 25, 2008 to U.S. Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (MS Word)

January 25, 2008 to U.S. Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: January 24, 2008 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director John Copenhaver.

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Methods of Ensuring Services
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

POLICY LETTER: January 24, 2008 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director John Copenhaver. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: January 24, 2008 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director John Copenhaver. (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: January 15, 2008 to Coalition of Learning Disabled CEO Allen Brumbaugh

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Child With a Disability
SECTION OF IDEA: Part A—General Provisions; Section 602—Definitions

January 15, 2008 to Coalition of Learning Disabled CEO Allen Brumbaugh (MS Word)

January 15, 2008 to Coalition of Learning Disabled CEO Allen Brumbaugh (PDF)

2007

POLICY LETTER December 26, 2007 to Dear Colleague

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Educational Placements |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters That Do Not Interpret the IDEA But May Be...

POLICY LETTER December 26, 2007 to Dear Colleague PDF

POLICY LETTER: December 21, 2007 to California Attorney Nancy J. LoDolce

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Procedural Safeguards Notice
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities Section 615—Procedural...

POLICY LETTER: December 21, 2007 to California Attorney Nancy J. LoDolce MS Word

POLICY LETTER: December 21, 2007 to California Attorney Nancy J. LoDolce PDF

POLICY LETTER: December 21, 2007 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David Anderson, Esq.

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Child Find
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State Eligibility

POLICY LETTER: December 21, 2007 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David Anderson, Esq. MS Word

POLICY LETTER: December 21, 2007 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David Anderson, Esq. PDF

POLICY LETTER: December 20, 2007 to Indiana Department of Education Medicaid Liaison John Hill

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Methods of Ensuring Services
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: December 20, 2007 to Indiana Department of Education Medicaid Liaison John Hill MS Word

POLICY LETTER: December 20, 2007 to Indiana Department of Education Medicaid Liaison John Hill PDF

POLICY LETTER: December 12, 2007 to Connecticut Attorney David Shaw

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Impartial Due Process Hearing
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities Section...

POLICY LETTER: December 12, 2007 to Connecticut Attorney David Shaw MS Word

POLICY LETTER: December 12, 2007 to Connecticut Attorney David Shaw PDF

POLICY LETTER: November 30, 2007 to Chapman Management Group member Tom Trigg

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Least Restrictive Environment
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State...

POLICY LETTER: November 30, 2007 to Chapman Management Group member Tom Trigg MS Word

POLICY LETTER: November 30, 2007 to Chapman Management Group member Tom Trigg PDF

POLICY LETTER: November 30, 2007 to Texas Education Agency Special Programs Director Kathy Clayton

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Procedural Safeguards Notice
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities Section 615—Procedural...

POLICY LETTER: November 30, 2007 to Texas Education Agency Special Programs Director Kathy Clayton MS Word

POLICY LETTER: November 30, 2007 to Texas Education Agency Special Programs Director Kathy Clayton PDF

POLICY LETTER: November 28, 2007 to Connecticut Attorney Lawrence W. Berliner

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Complaint Resolution
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities Section 635—Requirements for a Statewide System

POLICY LETTER: November 28, 2007 to Connecticut Attorney Lawrence W. Berliner MS Word

POLICY LETTER: November 28, 2007 to Connecticut Attorney Lawrence W. Berliner PDF

POLICY LETTER: November 28, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Child With a Disability
SECTION OF IDEA: Part A—General Provisions; Section 602—Definitions

POLICY LETTER: November 28, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) MS Word

POLICY LETTER: November 28, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) PDF

POLICY LETTER: November 14, 2007 to Virginia Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Student Services H. Douglas Cox

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Procedural Safeguards Notice
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities Section 615—Procedural...

POLICY LETTER: November 14, 2007 to Virginia Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Student Services H. Douglas Cox MS Word

POLICY LETTER: November 14, 2007 to Virginia Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Student Services H. Douglas Cox PDF

POLICY LETTER: November 7, 2007 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director Dr. John Copenhaver

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Personnel Qualifications
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State Eligibility

POLICY LETTER: November 7, 2007 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director Dr. John Copenhaver MS Word

POLICY LETTER: November 7, 2007 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director Dr. John Copenhaver PDF

POLICY LETTER: October 25, 2007 to Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities Education Team Manager Robert Jacobs

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Educational Placements
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Impartial Due Process Hearing
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of...

POLICY LETTER: October 25, 2007 to Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities Education Team Manager Robert Jacobs MS Word

POLICY LETTER: October 25, 2007 to Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities Education Team Manager Robert Jacobs PDF

POLICY LETTER: October 22, 2007 to U.S. Senator James M. Inhofe

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Prohibition on Mandatory Medication
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: October 22, 2007 to U.S. Senator James M. Inhofe MS Word

POLICY LETTER: October 22, 2007 to U.S. Senator James M. Inhofe PDF

POLICY LETTER: October 19, 2007 to Bowling Green State University Special Needs Assistant Brigitte Green-Churchwell

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations, Parental Consent, and Reevaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities...

POLICY LETTER: October 19, 2007 to Bowling Green State University Special Needs Assistant Brigitte Green-Churchwell MS Word

POLICY LETTER: October 19, 2007 to Bowling Green State University Special Needs Assistant Brigitte Green-Churchwell PDF

POLICY LETTER: October 19, 2007 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director Dr. John Copenhaver

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations, Parental Consent, and Reevaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities...

POLICY LETTER: October 19, 2007 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director Dr. John Copenhaver MS Word

POLICY LETTER: October 19, 2007 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Director Dr. John Copenhaver PDF

POLICY LETTER: September 24, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Content of Plan
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities Section 636 - Individualized Family...

POLICY LETTER: September 24, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) MS Word

POLICY LETTER: September 24, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) PDF

POLICY LETTER: September 24, 2007 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Co-Director Dr. Carol Massanari

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations and Reevaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

POLICY LETTER: September 24, 2007 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Co-Director Dr. Carol Massanari MS Word

POLICY LETTER: September 24, 2007 to Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Co-Director Dr. Carol Massanari PDF

POLICY LETTER: September 11, 2007 to Puerto Rico Special Education Attorney Roberto Maldonado

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Impartial Due Process Hearing
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities Section...

POLICY LETTER: September 11, 2007 to Puerto Rico Special Education Attorney Roberto Maldonado MS Word

POLICY LETTER: September 11, 2007 to Puerto Rico Special Education Attorney Roberto Maldonado PDF

POLICY LETTER: September 11, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Free Appropriate Public Education
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: September 11, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) MS Word

POLICY LETTER: September 11, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) PDF

POLICY LETTER: September 5, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Protections for Children Not Yet Eligible for Special Education and Related Services
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance...

POLICY LETTER: September 5, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) MS Word

POLICY LETTER: September 5, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) PDF

POLICY LETTER: September 5, 2007 to New York Attorney Edward J. Sarzynski

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations and Reevaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

POLICY LETTER: September 5, 2007 to New York Attorney Edward J. Sarzynski MS Word

POLICY LETTER: September 5, 2007 to New York Attorney Edward J. Sarzynski PDF

POLICY LETTER: September 4, 2007 to Linda Boswell, Conway, Arkansas Public Schools

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

POLICY LETTER: September 4, 2007 to Linda Boswell, Conway, Arkansas Public Schools MS Word

POLICY LETTER: September 4, 2007 to Linda Boswell, Conway, Arkansas Public Schools PDF

POLICY LETTER: September 4, 2007 to Florida Early Steps Bureau Chief Janice M. Kane

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Content of Plan
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities Section 636 - Individualized Family...

POLICY LETTER: September 4, 2007 to Florida Early Steps Bureau Chief Janice M. Kane MS Word

POLICY LETTER: September 4, 2007 to Florida Early Steps Bureau Chief Janice M. Kane PDF

POLICY LETTER: August 29, 2007 to Scarsdale, New York Public Schools Director of Special Education Dr. Michael Mendelson

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Children with Disabilities Enrolled by Their Parents In Private Schools
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education...

POLICY LETTER: August 29, 2007 to Scarsdale, New York Public Schools Director of Special Education Dr. Michael Mendelson MS Word

POLICY LETTER: August 29, 2007 to Scarsdale, New York Public Schools Director of Special Education Dr. Michael Mendelson PDF

POLICY LETTER: August 24, 2007 to Disability Rights Advocate Pat Kelly

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

POLICY LETTER: August 24, 2007 to Disability Rights Advocate Pat Kelly MS Word

POLICY LETTER: August 24, 2007 to Disability Rights Advocate Pat Kelly PDF

POLICY LETTER: August 22, 2007 to Trident Literacy Association Representative Suzy Arents

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

POLICY LETTER: August 22, 2007 to Trident Literacy Association Representative Suzy Arents MS Word

POLICY LETTER: August 22, 2007 to Trident Literacy Association Representative Suzy Arents PDF

POLICY LETTER: August 22, 2007 to Arizona Director of Exceptional Student Services Colette Chapman

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Children with Disabilities Enrolled by Their Parents In Private Schools
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education...

POLICY LETTER: August 22, 2007 to Arizona Director of Exceptional Student Services Colette Chapman MS Word

POLICY LETTER: August 22, 2007 to Arizona Director of Exceptional Student Services Colette Chapman PDF

POLICY LETTER: August 15, 2007 to Carlette Morris, New Zion, South Carolina Elementary School

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Methods of Ensuring Services
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: August 15, 2007 to Carlette Morris, New Zion, South Carolina Elementary School MS Word

POLICY LETTER: August 15, 2007 to Carlette Morris, New Zion, South Carolina Elementary School PDF

POLICY LETTER: August 15, 2007 to Lehigh University Professor Perry A. Zirkel

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations and Reevaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

POLICY LETTER: August 15, 2007 to Lehigh University Professor Perry A. Zirkel MS Word

POLICY LETTER: August 15, 2007 to Lehigh University Professor Perry A. Zirkel PDF

POLICY LETTER: August 15, 2007 to Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals Director Richard E. Connelly

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Impartial Due Process Hearing
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities Section...

POLICY LETTER: August 15, 2007 to Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals Director Richard E. Connelly MS Word

POLICY LETTER: August 15, 2007 to Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals Director Richard E. Connelly PDF

POLICY LETTER: August 15, 2007 to Kentucky School Boards Association Senior Attorney Teresa T. Combs

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Impartial Due Process Hearing
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities Section...

POLICY LETTER: August 15, 2007 to Kentucky School Boards Association Senior Attorney Teresa T. Combs MS Word

POLICY LETTER: August 15, 2007 to Kentucky School Boards Association Senior Attorney Teresa T. Combs PDF

POLICY LETER: August 7, 2007 to U.S. Representative Bill Shuster

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality of Education Records
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETER: August 7, 2007 to U.S. Representative Bill Shuster MS Word

POLICY LETER: August 7, 2007 to U.S. Representative Bill Shuster PDF

POLICY LETTER: July 27, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations and Reevaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

POLICY LETTER: July 27, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) MS Word

POLICY LETTER: July 27, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) PDF

POLICY LETTER: July 23, 2007 Rehabilitation Services Administration Information Memorandum RSA-IM-07-08

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Transition
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters That Do Not Interpret the IDEA But May Be of Interest...

POLICY LETTER: July 23, 2007 Rehabilitation Services Administration Information Memorandum RSA-IM-07-08 HTML

POLICY LETTER: July 19, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

POLICY LETTER: July 19, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) MS Word

POLICY LETTER: July 19, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) PDF

POLICY LETTER: June 14, 2007 to Individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Free Appropriate Public Education
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: June 14, 2007 to Individual (personally identifiable information redacted) MS Word

POLICY LETTER: June 14, 2007 to Individual (personally identifiable information redacted) PDF

POLICY LETTER: June 14, 2007 to Louisiana Division of Educational Improvement and Assistance Director Dr. Susan A. Aysenne

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Reallocation of Funds
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 611—Authorization;...

POLICY LETTER: June 14, 2007 to Louisiana Division of Educational Improvement and Assistance Director Dr. Susan A. Aysenne MS Word

POLICY LETTER: June 14, 2007 to Louisiana Division of Educational Improvement and Assistance Director Dr. Susan A. Aysenne PDF

POLICY LETTER: May 10, 2007 to U.S. Representative Doris O. Matsui

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations and Reevaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

POLICY LETTER: May 10, 2007 to U.S. Representative Doris O. Matsui MS Word

POLICY LETTER: May 10, 2007 to U.S. Representative Doris O. Matsui PDF

POLICY LETTER: May 7, 2007 to American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. President Dr. Tuck Tinsley

TOPIC ADDRESSED: National Instructional Materials Access Center
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities...

POLICY LETTER: May 7, 2007 to American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. President Dr. Tuck Tinsley MS Word

POLICY LETTER: May 7, 2007 to American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. President Dr. Tuck Tinsley PDF

POLICY LETTER: May 3, 2007 OSEP Memorandum 07-10 RESCINDED

Rescinded Oct. 2017

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Methods of Ensuring Service
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children...

Rescinded Oct. 2017 POLICY LETTER: May 3, 2007 OSEP Memorandum 07-10 MS Word

Rescinded Oct. 2017 POLICY LETTER: May 3, 2007 OSEP Memorandum 07-10 PDF

MEMO: OSEP MEMO: 07-10 Interpretation of 34 CFR §300.154(d)(2)(iv)(A) (May 3, 2007)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Methods of Ensuring Service |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

OSEP MEMO: 07-10 Interpretation of 34 CFR §300.154(d)(2)(iv)(A) (Word)

OSEP MEMO: 07-10 Interpretation of 34 CFR §300.154(d)(2)(iv)(A) (PDF)

MEMO: OSEP Memo 07-09 Disproportionality of Racial and Ethnic Groups in Special Education (April 24, 2007)

TOPIC ADDRESSED:Disproportionality |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State Eligibility

OSEP Memo 07-09 Disproportionality of Racial and Ethnic Groups in Special Education (Word)

OSEP Memo 07-09 Disproportionality of Racial and Ethnic Groups in Special Education (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: April 12, 2007 to Community Alliance for Special Education Service Coordinator Paul S. Foreman

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Maintenance of Current Educational Placement
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities...

POLICY LETTER: April 12, 2007 to Community Alliance for Special Education Service Coordinator Paul S. Foreman MS Word

POLICY LETTER: April 12, 2007 to Community Alliance for Special Education Service Coordinator Paul S. Foreman PDF

POLICY LETTER: April 12, 2007 to North Carolina Exceptional Children Division Director Mary D. Watson

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Maintenance of Current Educational Placement
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities...

POLICY LETTER: April 12, 2007 to North Carolina Exceptional Children Division Director Mary D. Watson MS Word

POLICY LETTER: April 12, 2007 to North Carolina Exceptional Children Division Director Mary D. Watson PDF

POLICY LETTER: March 23, 2007 to Association of Educational Service Agencies Executive Director Brian L. Talbot

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Children With Disabilities Enrolled by Their Parents In Private Schools |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for...

March 23, 2007 to Association of Educational Service Agencies Executive Director Brian L. Talbot (MS Word)

March 23, 2007 to Association of Educational Service Agencies Executive Director Brian L. Talbot (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 23, 2007 to Association of Educational Services Agencies President Lee Warne

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Children With Disabilities Enrolled by Their Parents In Private Schools
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education...

POLICY LETTER: March 23, 2007 to Association of Educational Services Agencies President Lee Warne MS Word

POLICY LETTER: March 23, 2007 to Association of Educational Services Agencies President Lee Warne PDF

POLICY LETTER: March 16, 2007 to Dear Parent

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Transition to Postsecondary Education |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters that Do Not Interpret the IDEA But...

POLICY LETTER: March 16, 2007 to Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic President and CEO John Kelly

Topic Areas: Accessibility - Instruction and Materials

SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State Eligibility

POLICY LETTER: March 16, 2007 to Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic President and CEO John Kelly MS Word

POLICY LETTER: March 16, 2007 to Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic President and CEO John Kelly PDF

POLICY LETTER: March 16, 2007 to Dear Colleague

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Transition to Postsecondary Education
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters That Do Not Interpret the IDEA But May...

POLICY LETTER: March 9, 2007 to Massachusetts Department of Education State Director of Special Education Marsha Mittnacht

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Children With Disabilities Enrolled by Their Parents In Private Schools
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education...

POLICY LETTER: March 9, 2007 to Massachusetts Department of Education State Director of Special Education Marsha Mittnacht MS Word

POLICY LETTER: March 9, 2007 to Massachusetts Department of Education State Director of Special Education Marsha Mittnacht PDF

POLICY LETTER: March 8, 2007 to University of Utah Professor Dixie Snow Huefner

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Discipline Procedures
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities Section 615—Procedural Safeguards

POLICY LETTER: March 8, 2007 to University of Utah Professor Dixie Snow Huefner MS Word

POLICY LETTER: March 8, 2007 to University of Utah Professor Dixie Snow Huefner PDF

POLICY LETTER: March 8, 2007 to Indiana Department of Education Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman John D. Hill

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Methods of Ensuring Service
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: March 8, 2007 to Indiana Department of Education Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman John D. Hill MS Word

POLICY LETTER: March 8, 2007 to Indiana Department of Education Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman John D. Hill PDF

POLICY LETTER: March 8, 2007 to American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Director of Education and Regulatory Advocacy Catherine Clarke

Topic Areas: Speech or Language Impairment

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Speech or Language Impairment
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities

March 8, 2007 to American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Director of Education and Regulatory Advocacy Catherine Clarke (Word)

MS WORD (.docx)

March 8, 2007 to American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Director of Education and Regulatory Advocacy Catherine Clarke (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 6, 2007 to Texas Governor Rick Perry

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Allocation Formula
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants And Toddlers With Disabilities Section 643 - Allocation of...

POLICY LETTER: March 6, 2007 to Texas Governor Rick Perry MS Word

POLICY LETTER: March 6, 2007 to Texas Governor Rick Perry PDF

POLICY LETTER: March 6, 2007 to Lehigh University Professor Perry A. Zirkel

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations and Reevaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

POLICY LETTER: March 6, 2007 to Lehigh University Professor Perry A. Zirkel MS Word

POLICY LETTER: March 6, 2007 to Lehigh University Professor Perry A. Zirkel PDF

POLICY LETTER: March 6, 2007 to Wyoming Protection and Advocacy for Individual Rights Program Attorney Buck Gwyn

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations and Reevaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

POLICY LETTER: March 6, 2007 to Wyoming Protection and Advocacy for Individual Rights Program Attorney Buck Gwyn MS Word

POLICY LETTER: March 6, 2007 to Wyoming Protection and Advocacy for Individual Rights Program Attorney Buck Gwyn PDF

POLICY LETTER: March 1, 2007 to Harcourt Assessment Inc. Publisher Aurelio Prifitera

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations and Reevaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

POLICY LETTER: March 1, 2007 to Harcourt Assessment Inc. Publisher Aurelio Prifitera MS Word

POLICY LETTER: March 1, 2007 to Harcourt Assessment Inc. Publisher Aurelio Prifitera PDF

POLICY LETTER: February 9, 2007 to Washoe County, Nevada Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kris Christiansen

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Discipline Procedures
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities Section 615—Procedural Safeguards

POLICY LETTER: February 9, 2007 to Washoe County, Nevada Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kris Christiansen MS Word

POLICY LETTER: February 9, 2007 to Washoe County, Nevada Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kris Christiansen PDF

POLICY LETTER: February 9, 2007 to Houston, Texas Independent School District Staff Member Carolyn Guess

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Methods of Ensuring Service
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: February 9, 2007 to Houston, Texas Independent School District Staff Member Carolyn Guess MS Word

POLICY LETTER: February 9, 2007 to Houston, Texas Independent School District Staff Member Carolyn Guess PDF

POLICY LETTER: February 7, 2007 to Chief State School Officers

February 7, 2007 to Chief State School Officers.
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Assessment and Accountability
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters...

POLICY LETTER: February 7, 2007 to Chief State School Officers HTML

POLICY LETTER: February 6, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations and Reevaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

POLICY LETTER: February 6, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) MS Word

POLICY LETTER: February 6, 2007 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) PDF

POLICY LETTER: February 2, 2007 to Pennsylvania Department of Education Staff Member Gerald L. Zahorchak

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Maintenance of Current Educational Placement
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities...

POLICY LETTER: February 2, 2007 to Pennsylvania Department of Education Staff Member Gerald L. Zahorchak MS Word

POLICY LETTER: February 2, 2007 to Pennsylvania Department of Education Staff Member Gerald L. Zahorchak PDF

POLICY LETTER: January 23, 2007 to Volusia County, Florida Superintendent of Schools Margaret A. Smith

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Methods of Ensuring Service
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: January 23, 2007 to Volusia County, Florida Superintendent of Schools Margaret A. Smith MS Word

POLICY LETTER: January 23, 2007 to Volusia County, Florida Superintendent of Schools Margaret A. Smith PDF

2006

POLICY LETTER: December 22, 2006 to National Association of Public Health Systems Executive Director Mark Covall

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Free Appropriate Public Education |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

December 22, 2006 to National Association of Public Health Systems Executive Director Mark Covall (MS Word)

December 22, 2006 to National Association of Public Health Systems Executive Director Mark Covall (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: December 1, 2006 to U.S. Representative Christopher Smith

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Children with Disabilities Enrolled by their Parents in Private Schools |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for...

December 1, 2006 to U.S. Representative Christopher Smith (MS Word)

December 1, 2006 to U.S. Representative Christopher Smith (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 20, 2006 to Washington, D.C. Attorney Leigh Manasevit

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Allotment |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 611—Authorization; Allotment;...

November 20, 2006 to Washington, D.C. Attorney Leigh Manasevit. (MS Word)

November 20, 2006 to Washington, D.C. Attorney Leigh Manasevit. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 3, 2006 to Iowa Bureau of Children, Family, and Community Services Chief Lana Michelson

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Educational Placements |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities Section 614—Evaluations,...

November 3, 2006 to Iowa Bureau of Children, Family, and Community Services Chief Lana Michelson (MS Word)

November 3, 2006 to Iowa Bureau of Children, Family, and Community Services Chief Lana Michelson (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 19, 2006 to TASH Executive Director Barbara Trader

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities Section...

October 19, 2006 to TASH Executive Director Barbara Trader (MS Word)

October 19, 2006 to TASH Executive Director Barbara Trader (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 19, 2006 to National Association of School Psychologists Executive Director Susan Gorin

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations and Reevaluations |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

October 19, 2006 to National Association of School Psychologists Executive Director Susan Gorin (MS Word)

October 19, 2006 to National Association of School Psychologists Executive Director Susan Gorin (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 13, 2006 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David A. Anderson.

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality of Education Records
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

POLICY LETTER: October 13, 2006 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David A. Anderson. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 13, 2006 to Texas Education Agency General Counsel David A. Anderson. (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: September 19, 2006 to U.S. Senator Judd Gregg

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Special Education and Related Services |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part A—General Provisions; Section 602—Definitions

September 19, 2006 to U.S. Senator Judd Gregg (MS Word)

September 19, 2006 to U.S. Senator Judd Gregg (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: September 5, 2006 to Chief State School Officers

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Highly Qualified Teachers |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters That Do Not Interpret the IDEA But May...

POLICY LETTER: July 26, 2006 to Maryland State Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Carol Ann Baglin

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Maintenance of Effort |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

July 26, 2006 to Maryland State Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Carol Ann Baglin (MS Word)

July 26, 2006 to Maryland State Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Carol Ann Baglin (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 11, 2006 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Child With A Disability |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part A—General Provisions; Section 602—Definitions

July 11, 2006 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

July 11, 2006 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 22, 2006 to Louisiana Department of Education State Superintendent Cecil J. Picard

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Use of Funds |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

June 22, 2006 to Louisiana Department of Education State Superintendent Cecil J. Picard (MS Word)

June 22, 2006 to Louisiana Department of Education State Superintendent Cecil J. Picard (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 6, 2006 to El Paso, Texas Attorney Luther Jones, Esq.

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

June 6, 2006 to El Paso, Texas Attorney Luther Jones, Esq. (MS Word)

June 6, 2006 to El Paso, Texas Attorney Luther Jones, Esq. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: May 16, 2006 to Massachusetts State Director of Special Education Marcia Mittnacht

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Children with Disabilities Placed in Private Schools by their Parents |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for...

May 16, 2006 to Massachusetts State Director of Special Education Marcia Mittnacht

May 16, 2006 to Massachusetts State Director of Special Education Marcia Mittnacht

POLICY LETTER: May 15, 2006 to Chief State School Officers

TOPIC ADDRESSED: No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters That Do Not Interpret...

POLICY LETTER: March 28, 2006 to Los Angeles County Office of Education Deputy General Counsel Monique C. Shay and Los Angeles Unified School District Assistant General Counsel Kelly Rozmus Barnes

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality of Education Records |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters That Do Not Interpret the IDEA But...

March 28, 2006 to Los Angeles County Office of Education Deputy General Counsel Monique C. Shay and Los Angeles Unified School District Assistant General Counsel Kelly Rozmus Barnes (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: February 2, 2006 to Pennsylvania Department of Education Assistant Counsel Karen S. Feuchtenberger

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality of Education Records |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters that Do Not Interpret the IDEA but...

February 2, 2006 to Pennsylvania Department of Education Assistant Counsel Karen S. Feuchtenberger (MS Word)

February 2, 2006 to Pennsylvania Department of Education Assistant Counsel Karen S. Feuchtenberger (PDF)

2005

POLICY LETTER: December 14, 2005 to Chief State School Officers

TOPIC ADDRESSED: No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters That Do Not Interpret...

POLICY LETTER; November 4, 2005 to Florida State Department of Health Bureau chief for Early Interventions Janice Kane

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Early Intervention Programs
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 615—Procedural Safeguards

November 4, 2005 to Florida State Department of Health Bureau chief for Early Interventions Janice Kane (MS Word)

November 4, 2005 to Florida State Department of Health Bureau chief for Early Interventions Janice Kane (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 4, 2005 to Mississippi Department of Health First Steps Early Intervention Program Coordinator Danita Munday

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Early Intervention Programs
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 615—Procedural Safeguards

November 4, 2005 to Mississippi Department of Health First Steps Early Intervention Program Coordinator Danita Munday (MS Word)

November 4, 2005 to Mississippi Department of Health First Steps Early Intervention Program Coordinator Danita Munday (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 25, 2005 to Mississippi State Department of Education Bureau Director Melody Bounds

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State...

October 25, 2005 to Mississippi State Department of Education Bureau Director Melody Bounds (MS Word)

October 25, 2005 to Mississippi State Department of Education Bureau Director Melody Bounds (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 25, 2005 to Louisiana State Department Education Assistant Superintendent Dr. Robin Jarvis

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

October 25, 2005 to Louisiana State Department Education Assistant Superintendent Dr. Robin Jarvis

October 25, 2005 to Louisiana State Department Education Assistant Superintendent Dr. Robin Jarvis

POLICY LETTER: October 25, 2005 to Texas Education Agency IDEA Coordinator Kathy Clayton

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Smooth Transition to the Implementation of the 2004 Amendments to the IDEA |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other...

October 25, 2005 to Texas Education Agency IDEA Coordinator Kathy Clayton

October 25, 2005 to Texas Education Agency IDEA Coordinator Kathy Clayton

POLICY LETTER: October 21, 2005 to Chief State School Officers

TOPIC ADDRESSED: No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters That Do Not Interpret...

POLICY LETTER: October 12, 2005 to Iowa Department of Education Program Consultant-Medicaid Dann Stevens

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality of Education Records |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

POLICY LETTER: October 7, 2005 to Virginia Attorney B. Alan McGraw, Esq.

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Protection of Education Records
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters That Do Not Interpret the IDEA But...

POLICY LETTER: October 7, 2005 to Virginia Attorney B. Alan McGraw, Esq. (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: September 26, 2005 to Hawaii Department of Education Special Education Director Dr. Paul Ban

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Charter Schools
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 613—Local Educaitonal...

September 26, 2005 to Hawaii Department of Education Special Education Director Dr. Paul Ban (MS Word)

September 26, 2005 to Hawaii Department of Education Special Education Director Dr. Paul Ban (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: September 21, 2005 to Louisiana Superintendent of Education Cecil J. Picard

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Maintenance of State Financial Support |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With...

September 21, 2005 letter to Honorable Cecil J. Picard in Response to Louisiana's Requests for Flexibility.

POLICY LETTER: September 21, 2005 to Texas Commissioner of Education Shirley Neeley

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluation |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State Eligibility

September 21, 2005 Letter to Honorable Shirley Neeley in Response to Texas's Requests Following Hurricane Katrina.

POLICY LETTER: September 13, 2005 to Carroll Independent School District (Grapevine, Texas) Superintendent Gary S. Mathews

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality of Education Records |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

September 13, 2005 Letter to Carroll Independent School District re: Destruction of Student Test Data

POLICY LETTER: August 9, 2005 to Virgin Islands Educational Consultant Eleanor Hirsh

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluation |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State Eligibility

August 9, 2005 to Virgin Islands Educational Consultant Eleanor Hirsh (MS Word)

August 9, 2005 to Virgin Islands Educational Consultant Eleanor Hirsh (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 28, 2005 to Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina Commissioner Bill James

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Student Discipline |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 615—Procedural...

July 28, 2005 to Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina Commissioner Bill James (MS Word)

July 28, 2005 to Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina Commissioner Bill James (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 25, 2005 to Dear Colleague RESCINDED

Rescinded Oct. 2017

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Administration |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With...

Rescinded Oct. 2017 July 25, 2005 to Dear Colleague (MS Word)

Rescinded Oct. 2017 July 25, 2005 to Dear Colleague (PDF)

MEMO: OSEP Memo 05-09 Obligations of States and Local Educational Agencies to Parentally-placed Private School Children with Disabilities (June 27, 2005) RESCINDED

Rescinded Oct. 2017

Rescinded Oct. 2017 OSEP Memo 05-09 Obligations of States and Local Educational Agencies to Parentally-placed Private School Children with Disabilities

Rescinded Oct. 2017 OSEP Memo 05-09 Obligations of States and Local Educational Agencies to Parentally-placed Private School Children with Disabilities

POLICY LETTER: June 27, 2005 OSEP Memorandum 05-09

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Children With Disabilities Placed in Private Schools by Their Parents |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for...

June 27, 2005 OSEP Memorandum 05-09 (MS Word)

June 27, 2005 OSEP Memorandum 05-09 (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 22, 2005 to New Mexico Public Education Department Director of Special Education Denise Koscielniak

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Participation of Children With Disabilities in State and District-Wide Assessments |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for...

June 22, 2005 to New Mexico Public Education Department Director of Special Education Denise Koscielniak (MS Word)

June 22, 2005 to New Mexico Public Education Department Director of Special Education Denise Koscielniak (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 20, 2005 to New York State Education Department Deputy Commissioner Dr. Rebecca Cort

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Allocation of Funds
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 611—Authorization;...

June 20, 2005 to New York State Education Department Deputy Commissioner Dr. Rebecca Cort (MS Word)

June 20, 2005 to New York State Education Department Deputy Commissioner Dr. Rebecca Cort (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 7, 2005 to Washington Infant and Toddler Early Intervention Program Director Sandy L. Morris

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Natural Environments
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities; Section 636 - Individualized Family Service...

June 7, 2005 to Washington Infant and Toddler Early Intervention Program Director Sandy L. Morris (MS Word)

June 7, 2005 to Washington Infant and Toddler Early Intervention Program Director Sandy L. Morris (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 3, 2005 to Arizona Attorney Mary Ellen Simonson

June 3, 2005 to Arizona Attorney Mary Ellen Simonson
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Charter Schools
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance...

June 3, 2005 to Arizona Attorney Mary Ellen Simonson (MS Word)

June 3, 2005 to Arizona Attorney Mary Ellen Simonson (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: May 5, 2005 to Guam Associate Superintendent of Education Vincent T. Leon Guerrero

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Use of Funds
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 611—Authorization;...

May 5, 2005 to Guam Associate Superintendent of Education Vincent T. Leon Guerrero (MS Word)

May 5, 2005 to Guam Associate Superintendent of Education Vincent T. Leon Guerrero (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: April 5, 2005 to Louisiana Department of Education Superintendent of Education Cecil J. Picard

April 5, 2005 to Louisiana Department of Education Superintendent of Education Cecil J. Picard
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Use of Funds Read More

April 5, 2005 to Louisiana Department of Education Superintendent of Education Cecil J. Picard (MS Word)

April 5, 2005 to Louisiana Department of Education Superintendent of Education Cecil J. Picard (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 18, 2005 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

March 18, 2005 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Manifestation Determination Review
SECTION OF IDEA: Part...

March 18, 2005 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

March 18, 2005 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

MEMO: OSEP Memo 05-08 Educational Expenses for Children in Private Residential Facilities (March 17, 2005)

POLICY LETTER: March 17, 2005 OSEP Memorandum 05-08

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Free Appropriate Public Education
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

March 17, 2005 OSEP Memorandum 05-08 (MS Word)

March 17, 2005 OSEP Memorandum 05-08 (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 9, 2005 OSEP Memorandum 05-07

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Distribution of Funds |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

March 9, 2005 OSEP Memorandum 05-07 (MS Word)

March 9, 2005 OSEP Memorandum 05-07 (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 2, 2005 to Austin Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Pascal D. Forgione, Jr.

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality of Education Records |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

POLICY LETTER: February 28, 2005 to Massachusetts Advocate Kristen Serwecki

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

February 28, 2005 to Massachusetts Advocate Kristen Serwecki (MS Word)

February 28, 2005 to Massachusetts Advocate Kristen Serwecki (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: February 17, 2005 to Maine Department of Education Office of Special Services Director David Noble Stockford

February 17, 2005 to Maine Department of Education Office of Special Services Director David Noble Stockford
TOPIC ADDRESSED:Children in...

February 17, 2005 to Maine Department of Education Office of Special Services Director David Noble Stockford (MS Word)

February 17, 2005 to Maine Department of Education Office of Special Services Director David Noble Stockford (PDF)

POLICY LETTERS: January 28, 2005 Memorandum to Chief State School Officers

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Extension of Liquidation Periods for Grantees under State Administered Programs |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters that...

2004

POLICY LETTER: December 20, 2004 to New Jersey Commissioner of Public Education William L. Librera

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Educational Agency General Supervisory Authority |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children...

December 20, 2004 to New Jersey Commissioner of Public Education William L. Librera (MS Word)

December 20, 2004 to New Jersey Commissioner of Public Education William L. Librera (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: December 15, 2004 to Utah State Director of Special Education Karl A. Wilson

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

December 15, 2004 to Utah State Director of Special Education Karl A. Wilson (MS Word)

December 15, 2004 to Utah State Director of Special Education Karl A. Wilson (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 18, 2004 to Tennessee Department of Education Policy Analyst Matthew J. Pepper

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters that Do Not Interpret the IDEA But May Be of...

November 18, 2004 letter to Tennessee Department of Education Policy Analyst Matthew J. Pepper. (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: November 10, 2004 to New Hampshire Disabilities Rights Center Executive Director Richard A. Cohen

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Use of Funds |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

November 10, 2004 to New Hampshire Disabilities Rights Center Executive Director Richard A. Cohen (MS Word)

November 10, 2004 to New Hampshire Disabilities Rights Center Executive Director Richard A. Cohen (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 3, 2004 to Advocate Louis H. Geigerman

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Free Appropriate Public Education |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

November 3, 2004 to Advocate Louis H. Geigerman (MS Word)

November 3, 2004 to Advocate Louis H. Geigerman (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 3, 2004 to Ohio Attorney Helen S. Carroll

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Educational Placements |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

November 3, 2004 to Ohio Attorney Helen S. Carroll (MS Word)

November 3, 2004 to Ohio Attorney Helen S. Carroll (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 28, 2004 to Interim Illinois State Superintendent of Education Randy J. Dunn

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Local Educational Agency Compliance |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

October 28, 2004 to Interim Illinois State Superintendent of Education Randy J. Dunn (MS Word)

October 28, 2004 to Interim Illinois State Superintendent of Education Randy J. Dunn (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 1, 2004 OSEP Memorandum 05-01

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Part B Grant Awards |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

October 1, 2004 OSEP Memorandum 05-01 (MS Word)

October 1, 2004 OSEP Memorandum 05-01 (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: September 13, 2004 to Ohio Department of Education Associate Director of Federal and State Grants Management Jeffrey M. Jordan

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Subgrants to Local Educational Agencies |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With...

September 13, 2004 to Ohio Department of Education Associate Director of Federal and State Grants Management Jeffrey M. Jordan (MS Word)

September 13, 2004 to Ohio Department of Education Associate Director of Federal and State Grants Management Jeffrey M. Jordan (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 30, 2004 to U.S. Congressman Maurice Hinchey and other members of Congress

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Captioning |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part D—National Activities to Improve Education of Children With Disabilities; Subpart 2—Coordinated...

POLICY LETTER: August 25, 2004 to Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Commissioner of Education Rita Hocog Inos

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Use of Funds |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part A—General Provisions; Section 605—Acquisition of Equipment; Construction or Alteration...

August 25, 2004 to Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Commissioner of Education Rita Hocog Inos (MS Word)

August 25, 2004 to Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Commissioner of Education Rita Hocog Inos (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 24, 2004 to Washington, D.C. Attorney Leigh M. Manasevit

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Schoolwide Programs |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 613—Local...

August 24, 2004 to Washington, D.C. Attorney Leigh M. Manasevit (MS Word)

August 24, 2004 to Washington, D.C. Attorney Leigh M. Manasevit (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 17, 2004 to Washington Office of Public Instruction Director of Agency Financial Services Renée Lewis

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Use of Funds |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

August 17, 2004 to Washington Office of Public Instruction Director of Agency Financial Services Renée Lewis (MS Word)

August 17, 2004 to Washington Office of Public Instruction Director of Agency Financial Services Renée Lewis (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 13, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality of Education Records |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

POLICY LETTER: August 12, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Appeals |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 615—Procedural Safeguards

August 12, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

August 12, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 22, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Use of Funds |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

July 22, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

July 22, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 22, 2004 to California Assembly Legislative Director David Heckler

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Appeals |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 615—Procedural Safeguards

July 22, 2004 to California Assembly Legislative Director David Heckler (MS Word)

July 22, 2004 to California Assembly Legislative Director David Heckler (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 19, 2004 to Washington, D.C. Attorney Leigh M. Manasevit

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations and Reevaluations |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

July 19, 2004 to Washington, D.C. Attorney Leigh M. Manasevit (MS Word)

July 19, 2004 to Washington, D.C. Attorney Leigh M. Manasevit (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 14, 2004 to Santa Monica, California Attorney Howard J. Fulfrost

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations and Reevaluations |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

July 14, 2004 to Santa Monica, California Attorney Howard J. Fulfrost (MS Word)

July 14, 2004 to Santa Monica, California Attorney Howard J. Fulfrost (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 13, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Procedural Safeguards |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State...

July 13, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

July 13, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 12, 2004 to California Department of Developmental Services Part C Coordinator Rick Ingraham

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Child Find |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 635—Requirements for Statewide System

July 12, 2004 to California Department of Developmental Services Part C Coordinator Rick Ingraham (MS Word)

July 12, 2004 to California Department of Developmental Services Part C Coordinator Rick Ingraham (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 1, 2004 to Minnesota Department of Education Deputy Commissioner Chas Anderson

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Eligibility |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State...

June 1, 2004 to Minnesota Department of Education Deputy Commissioner Chas Anderson (MS Word)

June 1, 2004 to Minnesota Department of Education Deputy Commissioner Chas Anderson (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: May 27, 2004 to California Bureau of State Audits Deputy State Auditor Sylvia Hensley

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Maintenance of Effort |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

May 27, 2004 to California Bureau of State Audits Deputy State Auditor Sylvia Hensley (MS Word)

May 27, 2004 to California Bureau of State Audits Deputy State Auditor Sylvia Hensley (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: May 26, 2004 to New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner William J. Librera

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Educational Agency General Supervisory Authority |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children...

May 26, 2004 to New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner William J. Librera (MS Word)

May 26, 2004 to New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner William J. Librera (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: May 26, 2004 to Education Law Center Staff Attorney Shari A. Mamas

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Educational Placements |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

May 26, 2004 to Education Law Center Staff Attorney Shari A. Mamas (MS Word)

May 26, 2004 to Education Law Center Staff Attorney Shari A. Mamas (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: April 28, 2004 to Massachusetts Department of Education State Director of Special Education Marcia Mittnacht

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Allocation of Grants |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

April 28, 2004 to Massachusetts Department of Education State Director of Special Education Marcia Mittnacht (MS Word)

April 28, 2004 to Massachusetts Department of Education State Director of Special Education Marcia Mittnacht (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: April 28, 2004 to Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Early Intervention Chief Janet D. Gully

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Early Intervention Services |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 632—Definitions

April 28, 2004 to Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Early Intervention Chief Janet D. Gully (MS Word)

April 28, 2004 to Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Early Intervention Chief Janet D. Gully (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 26, 2004 to Mississippi Water Valley School District Program Developer Butch Stevens

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Construction of Facilities |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part A—General Provisions; Section 605—Acquisition of Equipment; Construction or Alteration...

March 26, 2004 to Mississippi Water Valley School District Program Developer Butch Stevens (MS Word)

March 26, 2004 to Mississippi Water Valley School District Program Developer Butch Stevens (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 2, 2004 to Chief State School Officers

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Accountability |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters that Do Not Interpret the IDEA but May Be of...

POLICY LETTER: March 1, 2004 OSEP memorandum 04-07

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Distribution of Funds |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

March 1, 2004 OSEP memorandum 04-07 (MS Word)

March 1, 2004 OSEP memorandum 04-07 (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: February 25, 2004 Pennsylvania Department of Education Assistant Counsel Amy C. Foerster

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality of Education Records |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

POLICY LETTER: February 25, 2004 to Alabama Department of Education State School Nurse Consultant Martha Holloway

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality of Education Records |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

POLICY LETTER: February 20, 2004 to California Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Alice D. Parker

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Independent Educational Evaluations |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

February 20, 2004 to California Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Alice D. Parker (MS Word)

February 20, 2004 to California Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Alice D. Parker (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: February 18, 2004 to California Department of Education Special Education Consultant Dr. Allan M. Lloyd-Jones

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality of Education Records |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

POLICY LETTER: February 12, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Child Find |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 635—Requirements for Statewide System

POLICY LETTER: February 11, 2004 to Texas Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Executive Director Mary Elder

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Transition |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 636—Individualized Family Service Plan

February 11, 2004 to Texas Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Executive Director Mary Elder (MS Word)

February 11, 2004 to Texas Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Executive Director Mary Elder (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: February 2, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted).

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Child with a Disability
SECTION OF IDEA: Part A—General Provisions; Section 602—Definitions

Letter
February 2, 2004 Read More

POLICY LETTER: February 2, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted). (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: February 2, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted). (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: January 28, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Free Appropriate Public Education |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

January 28, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

January 28, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: January 20, 2004 to Bureau of Indian Affairs Special Education Director Keith Neves

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Distribution of Funds Provided to the Secretary of the Interior |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for...

January 20, 2004 to Bureau of Indian Affairs Special Education Director Keith Neves (MS Word)

January 20, 2004 to Bureau of Indian Affairs Special Education Director Keith Neves (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: January 14, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Captioning |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part D—National Activities to Improve Education of Children With Disabilities; Subpart 2—Coordinated...

January 14, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

January 14, 2004 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

2003

POLICY LETTER: December 24, 2003 to Attorney Leigh M. Manasevit

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Condition of Assistance |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

December 24, 2003 to Attorney Leigh M. Manasevit (MS Word)

December 24, 2003 to Attorney Leigh M. Manasevit (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: December 18, 2003 to Texas Education Agency Associate Commissioner Susan Barnes

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Charter Schools |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 613—Local...

December 18, 2003 to Texas Education Agency Associate Commissioner Susan Barnes (MS Word)

December 18, 2003 to Texas Education Agency Associate Commissioner Susan Barnes (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: December 10, 2003 to individuals (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Procedural Safeguards |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State...

December 10, 2003 to individuals (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

December 10, 2003 to individuals (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: December 10, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Due Process |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 615—Procedural...

December 10, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

December 10, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 18, 2003 to Florida Department of Education Director of Special Education Shan Goff

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Use of Funds |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

November 18, 2003 to Florida Department of Education Director of Special Education Shan Goff (MS Word)

November 18, 2003 to Florida Department of Education Director of Special Education Shan Goff (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 10, 2003 to Harmony Community School Executive Director David Nordyke

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Charter Schools |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 613—Local...

November 10, 2003 to Harmony Community School Executive Director David Nordyke (MS Word)

November 10, 2003 to Harmony Community School Executive Director David Nordyke (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 6, 2003 to Connecticut Part C Coordinator Linda Goodman

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 634—Eligibility

November 6, 2003 to Connecticut Part C Coordinator Linda Goodman (MS Word)

November 6, 2003 to Connecticut Part C Coordinator Linda Goodman (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 4, 2003 to New Jersey Department of Education Director of Special Education Barbara Gantwerk

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Least Restrictive Environment |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

November 4, 2003 to New Jersey Department of Education Director of Special Education Barbara Gantwerk (MS Word)

November 4, 2003 to New Jersey Department of Education Director of Special Education Barbara Gantwerk (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 31, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted).

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality of Education Records
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

POLICY LETTER: October 31, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted). (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: October 27, 2003 to California State Director of Special Education Alice Parker.

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Procedural Safeguards
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State...

POLICY LETTER: October 27, 2003 to California State Director of Special Education Alice Parker. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 27, 2003 to California State Director of Special Education Alice Parker. (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: October 24, 2003 to Connecticut Part C Coordinator Linda Goodman

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Eligibility Criteria |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 635—Requirements for Statewide System

October 24, 2003 to Connecticut Part C Coordinator Linda Goodman (MS Word)

October 24, 2003 to Connecticut Part C Coordinator Linda Goodman (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 24, 2003 to New Jersey Commissioner of Education William L. Librera

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Educational Agency General Supervisory Authority |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children...

October 24, 2003 to New Jersey Commissioner of Education William L. Librera (MS Word)

October 24, 2003 to New Jersey Commissioner of Education William L. Librera (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 24, 2003 to New Jersey Statewide Parent Advocacy Network Executive Director Diana MTK Autin.

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Educational Agency General Supervisory Authority
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children...

POLICY LETTER: October 24, 2003 to New Jersey Statewide Parent Advocacy Network Executive Director Diana MTK Autin. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 24, 2003 to New Jersey Statewide Parent Advocacy Network Executive Director Diana MTK Autin. (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: October 17, 2003 to U.S. Congressman Ruben Hinojosa

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Procedural Safeguards |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters that Do Not Interpret the IDEA But May Be...

POLICY LETTER: October 2, 2003 to Daniel W. Morse, Esq.

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

October 2, 2003 to Daniel W. Morse, Esq. (MS Word)

October 2, 2003 to Daniel W. Morse, Esq. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: September 9, 2003 to North Dakota State Director of Special Education Robert Rutten

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Procedural Safeguards |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612—State...

September 9, 2003 to North Dakota State Director of Special Education Robert Rutten (MS Word)

September 9, 2003 to North Dakota State Director of Special Education Robert Rutten (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: September 5, 2003 to Hofstra University Professor Frank G. Bowe

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations and Reevaluations |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

September 5, 2003 to Hofstra University Professor Frank G. Bowe (MS Word)

September 5, 2003 to Hofstra University Professor Frank G. Bowe (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: September 3, 2003 to U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations and Reevaluations |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

September 3, 2003 to U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (MS Word)

September 3, 2003 to U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 28, 2003 to Chief State School Officers

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Free Appropriate Public Education |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters that Do Not Interpret the IDEA But...

POLICY LETTER: August 28, 2003 to Fort Thomas Kentucky Independent Schools Assistant Superintendent Rita Byrd

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

August 28, 2003 to Fort Thomas Kentucky Independent Schools Assistant Superintendent Rita Byrd (MS Word)

August 28, 2003 to Fort Thomas Kentucky Independent Schools Assistant Superintendent Rita Byrd (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 28, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

August 28, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

August 28, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 22, 2003 to National School Transportation Association Regulatory Liaison Robin L. Leeds and National Association for Pupil Transportation Executive Director Michael J. Martin

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Special Education and Related Services |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part A—General Provisions; Section 602—Definitions

August 22, 2003 to National School Transportation Association Regulatory Liaison Robin L. Leeds and National Association for Pupil Transportation Executive Director Michael J. Martin (MS Word)

August 22, 2003 to National School Transportation Association Regulatory Liaison Robin L. Leeds and National Association for Pupil Transportation Executive Director Michael J. Martin (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 22, 2003 OSEP memorandum 03-10

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Special Education and Related Services |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part A—General Provisions; Section 602—Definitions

August 22, 2003 OSEP memorandum 03-10 (MS Word)

August 22, 2003 OSEP memorandum 03-10 (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 19, 2003 to Children’s Advocacy Network of Florida Founder Beth Davis-Wellington

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Free Appropriate Public Education |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

August 19, 2003 to Children's Advocacy Network of Florida Founder Beth Davis-Wellington (MS Word)

August 19, 2003 to Children's Advocacy Network of Florida Founder Beth Davis-Wellington (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 19, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Procedural Safeguards |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 635—Requirements for Statewide System

August 19, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

August 19, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 19, 2003 to Vermont Department of Education Legal Counsel Geoffrey A. Yudien

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Free Appropriate Public Education for Eligible Youth with Disabilities Incarcerated in Adult Prisons |
SECTION OF IDEA:...

August 19, 2003 to Vermont Department of Education Legal Counsel Geoffrey A. Yudien (MS Word)

August 19, 2003 to Vermont Department of Education Legal Counsel Geoffrey A. Yudien (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 15, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Responsibilities of the Office of Special Education Programs |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part A—General Provisions; Section 603—Office...

August 15, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

August 15, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 8, 2003 to New York State Education Department Deputy Commissioner Lawrence C. Gloeckler

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Charter Schools |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 613—Local...

August 8, 2003 to New York State Education Department Deputy Commissioner Lawrence C. Gloeckler (MS Word)

August 8, 2003 to New York State Education Department Deputy Commissioner Lawrence C. Gloeckler (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 1, 2003 to Washington State Audit Manager Brad White

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Maintenance of Effort |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

August 1, 2003 to Washington State Audit Manager Brad White (MS Word)

August 1, 2003 to Washington State Audit Manager Brad White (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 1, 2003 to Vermont Department of Education Legal Counsel Geoffrey A. Yudien.

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Manifestation Determination Review
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: August 1, 2003 to Vermont Department of Education Legal Counsel Geoffrey A. Yudien. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 1, 2003 to Vermont Department of Education Legal Counsel Geoffrey A. Yudien. (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: July 28, 2003 to Chief State School Officers

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Personnel Standards
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters that Do Not Interpret the IDEA But May Be of...

POLICY LETTER: July 25, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

July 25, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

July 25, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 23, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Least Restrictive Environment |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

July 23, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

July 23, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 14, 2003 to New Hampshire Disabilities Rights Center Executive Director Dr. Richard Cohen

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Participation of Children With Disabilities in State and District-Wide Assessments |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for...

July 14, 2003 to New Hampshire Disabilities Rights Center Executive Director Dr. Richard Cohen (MS Word)

July 14, 2003 to New Hampshire Disabilities Rights Center Executive Director Dr. Richard Cohen (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 10, 2003 to New Hampshire State Director of Special Education Mary J. Ford

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Surrogate Parents |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 615—Procedural...

July 10, 2003 to New Hampshire State Director of Special Education Mary J. Ford (MS Word)

July 10, 2003 to New Hampshire State Director of Special Education Mary J. Ford (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 2, 2003 to Chief State School Officers

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality of Education Records |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters that Do Not Interpret the IDEA But...

July 2, 2003 to Chief State School Officers (MS Word)

July 2, 2003 to Chief State School Officers (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 1, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Least Restrictive Environment
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612...

July 1, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

July 1, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 1, 2003 OSEP memorandum 08-3

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Distribution of Funds
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 611...

July 1, 2003 OSEP memorandum 08-3 (MS Word)

July 1, 2003 OSEP memorandum 08-3 (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 30, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Child With a Disability
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

June 30, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) )MS Word)

June 30, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 30, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Early Intervention Services
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C - Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 636 -...

June 30, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

June 30, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 27, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Free Appropriate Public Education
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

June 27, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

June 27, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 26, 2003 to Maryland Department of Education Assistant State Superintendent Carol Ann Baglin

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations and Reevaluations |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

June 26, 2003 to Maryland Department of Education Assistant State Superintendent Carol Ann Baglin (MS Word)

June 26, 2003 to Maryland Department of Education Assistant State Superintendent Carol Ann Baglin (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 26, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Participation of Children With Disabilities in State and District-Wide Assessments
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education...

June 26, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

June 26, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 26, 2003 to Maryland Disability Law Center Managing Attorney Leslie S. Margolis

June 26, 2003 to Maryland Disability Law Center Managing Attorney Leslie S. Margolis
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Least Restrictive Environment
...

June 26, 2003 to Maryland Disability Law Center Managing Attorney Leslie S. Margolis (MS Word)

June 26, 2003 to Maryland Disability Law Center Managing Attorney Leslie S. Margolis (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 25, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Educational Agency General Supervisory Authority
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With...

June 25, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

June 25, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 4, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations, Eligibility Determinations, Individualized Education Programs, and...

June 4, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

June 4, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: April 16, 2003 to National Council on Disability General Counsel Jeff Rosen

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Responsibilities of the Office of Special Education Programs
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All...

April 16, 2003 to National Council on Disability General Counsel Jeff Rosen (MS Word)

April 16, 2003 to National Council on Disability General Counsel Jeff Rosen (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: April 15, 2003 OSEP memorandum 03-7

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Allocation of Grants
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 611...

April 15, 2003 OSEP memorandum 03-7 (MS Word)

April 15, 2003 OSEP memorandum 03-7 (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: April 15, 2003 OSEP memorandum 03-6

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Interagency Coordinating Council
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C - Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities;...

April 15, 2003 OSEP memorandum 03-6 (MS Word)

April 15, 2003 OSEP memorandum 03-6 (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: April 10, 2003 to New York State Education Department Deputy Commissioner Lawrence Gloeckler

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations and Reevaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614...

April 10, 2003 to New York State Education Department Deputy Commissioner Lawrence Gloeckler (MS Word)

April 10, 2003 to New York State Education Department Deputy Commissioner Lawrence Gloeckler (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: April 8, 2003 OSEP memorandum 03-5

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Responsibilities of the Office of Special Education Programs
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All...

April 8, 2003 OSEP memorandum 03-5 (MS Word)

April 8, 2003 OSEP memorandum 03-5 (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: April 4, 2003 to Hawaii Department of Education Special Education Director Debra Farmer

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Charter Schools
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

April 4, 2003 to Hawaii Department of Education Special Education Director Debra Farmer

April 4, 2003 to Hawaii Department of Education Special Education Director Debra Farmer

POLICY LETTER: April 2, 2003 to Sonja D. Kerr, Esq

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614...

April 2, 2003 to Sonja D. Kerr, Esq (MS Word)

April 2, 2003 to Sonja D. Kerr, Esq (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 25, 2003 to American Samoa Special Education Division Director Moeolo Vaatausili

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Use of Funds
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 611...

March 25, 2003 to American Samoa Special Education Division Director Moeolo Vaatausili (MS Word)

March 25, 2003 to American Samoa Special Education Division Director Moeolo Vaatausili (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 25, 2003 to Connecticut Birth to Three System Director Linda Goodman

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Early Intervention Services
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C - Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 636 -...

March 25, 2003 to Connecticut Birth to Three System Director Linda Goodman

March 25, 2003 to Connecticut Birth to Three System Director Linda Goodman

POLICY LETTER: March 24, 2003 to Connecticut Commissioner of Education Theodore S. Sergi

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Education Agency General Supervisory Authority
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With...

March 24, 2003 to Connecticut Commissioner of Education Theodore S. Sergi (MS Word)

March 24, 2003 to Connecticut Commissioner of Education Theodore S. Sergi (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 21, 2003 to Louisiana Department of Education Director Virginia Beridon

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Use of Funds
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 611...

March 21, 2003 to Louisiana Department of Education Director Virginia Beridon (MS Word)

March 21, 2003 to Louisiana Department of Education Director Virginia Beridon (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 20, 2003 to Vermont Department of Education Legal Counsel Geoffrey A. Yudien

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations and Reevaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614...

March 20, 2003 to Vermont Department of Education Legal Counsel Geoffrey A. Yudien (MS Word)

March 20, 2003 to Vermont Department of Education Legal Counsel Geoffrey A. Yudien (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 20, 2003 to Arkansas Volunteer Educational Advocate David Young

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Independent Educational Evaluations
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 615...

March 20, 2003 to Arkansas Volunteer Educational Advocate David Young (MS Word)

March 20, 2003 to Arkansas Volunteer Educational Advocate David Young (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 17, 2003 to New Hampshire Department of Education Consultant Terry Brune

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Manifestation Determination Review
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 615...

March 17, 2003 to New Hampshire Department of Education Consultant Terry Brune (MS Word)

March 17, 2003 to New Hampshire Department of Education Consultant Terry Brune (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 13, 2003 to South Carolina Part C Coordinator David K. Steele

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Early Intervention Services
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C - Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 636 -...

March 13, 2003 to South Carolina Part C Coordinator David K. Steele

March 13, 2003 to South Carolina Part C Coordinator David K. Steele

POLICY LETTER: March 11, 2003 to Vermont Department of Education Legal Counsel Geoffrey A. Yudien

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Surrogate Parents
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 615 -...

March 11, 2003 to Vermont Department of Education Legal Counsel Geoffrey A. Yudien (MS Word)

March 11, 2003 to Vermont Department of Education Legal Counsel Geoffrey A. Yudien (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: March 6, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Procedural Safeguards
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612 -...

March 6, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

March 6, 2003 to individual (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: February 26, 2003 to Vermont Director of Special Education Dennis Kane

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Procedural Safeguards
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 612 -...

February 26, 2003 to Vermont Director of Special Education Dennis Kane (MS Word)

February 26, 2003 to Vermont Director of Special Education Dennis Kane (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: February 14, 2003 to Bergen County, New Jersey Freeholder Louis A. Tedesco

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality of Education Records |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

February 14, 2003 to Bergen County, New Jersey Freeholder Louis A. Tedesco (MS Word)

February 14, 2003 to Bergen County, New Jersey Freeholder Louis A. Tedesco (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: February 11, 2003 to New Jersey Director of Special Education Barbara Gantwerk

February 11, 2003 to New Jersey Director of Special Education Barbara Gantwerk
TOPIC ADDRESSED: Evaluations and Reevaluations
SECTION...

February 11, 2003 to New Jersey Director of Special Education Barbara Gantwerk (MS Word)

February 11, 2003 to New Jersey Director of Special Education Barbara Gantwerk (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: February 4, 2003 to West Virginia Advocate Susan Given

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614...

February 4, 2003 to West Virginia Advocate Susan Given (MS Word)

February 4, 2003 to West Virginia Advocate Susan Given (PDF)

2002

POLICY LETTER: December 17, 2002 to Washington Department of Social and Health Services Indian Policy Advisory Committee Chair Marilyn M. Scott

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Distribution of Funds Provided to The Secretary of the Interior |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for...

December 17, 2002 to Washington Department of Social and Health Services Indian Policy Advisory Committee Chair Marilyn M. Scott (MS Word)

December 17, 2002 to Washington Department of Social and Health Services Indian Policy Advisory Committee Chair Marilyn M. Scott (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 21, 2002 to U.S. Congressman Dennis Moore

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

November 21, 2002 to U.S. Congressman Dennis Moore (MS Word)

November 21, 2002 to U.S. Congressman Dennis Moore (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 20, 2002 to New Mexico Department of Health Program Manager Andrew Gomm

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Administration of Part C Funds |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 643—Allocation...

November 20, 2002 to New Mexico Department of Health Program Manager Andrew Gomm (MS Word)

November 20, 2002 to New Mexico Department of Health Program Manager Andrew Gomm (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 19, 2002 to Dr. Perry A. Zirkel

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Procedural Safeguards |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters Relevant to the Administration of IDEA Programs

POLICY LETTER: November 12, 2002 to Louisiana Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Rodney Watson

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Prohibition Against Supplanting |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 637—State Application and...

November 12, 2002 to Louisiana Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Rodney Watson (MS Word)

November 12, 2002 to Louisiana Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Rodney Watson (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 8, 2002 to U.S. Congressman Ken Lucas

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Child with a Disability |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters Relevant to the Administration of IDEA Programs

November 8, 2002 to U.S. Congressman Ken Lucas (MS Word)

November 8, 2002 to U.S. Congressman Ken Lucas (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 7, 2002 to Minnesota Department of Education Director of Accountability and Compliance Norena Hale

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Use of Funds |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

November 7, 2002 to Minnesota Department of Education Director of Accountability and Compliance Norena Hale (MS Word)

November 7, 2002 to Minnesota Department of Education Director of Accountability and Compliance Norena Hale (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: November 6, 2002 South Carolina Department of Education Director of Programs for Exceptional Children Susan D. DuRant

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Methods of Ensuring Services |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

November 6, 2002 South Carolina Department of Education Director of Programs for Exceptional Children Susan D. DuRant (MS Word)

November 6, 2002 South Carolina Department of Education Director of Programs for Exceptional Children Susan D. DuRant (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 29, 2002 to Dr. Perry A. Zirkel

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Applicability of Regulations |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters Relevant to the Administration of IDEA Programs

October 29, 2002 to Dr. Perry A. Zirkel (MS Word)

October 29, 2002 to Dr. Perry A. Zirkel (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 22, 2002 to Chief State School Officers

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Free Appropriate Public Education |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters Relevant to the Administration of IDEA Programs

POLICY LETTER: October 17, 2002 to Florida Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services Chief Shan Goff

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Educational Agency General Supervisory Authority |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children...

October 17, 2002 to Florida Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services Chief Shan Goff (MS Word)

October 17, 2002 to Florida Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services Chief Shan Goff (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 9, 2002 to Beth L. Sims, Esq.

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Free Appropriate Public Education |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

October 9, 2002 to Beth L. Sims, Esq. (MS Word)

October 9, 2002 to Beth L. Sims, Esq. (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 9, 2002 to Minneapolis Public Schools Executive Director of Special Education Colleen Baumtrog

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Eligibility Determinations |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section 614—Evaluations,...

October 9, 2002 to Minneapolis Public Schools Executive Director of Special Education Colleen Baumtrog (MS Word)

October 9, 2002 to Minneapolis Public Schools Executive Director of Special Education Colleen Baumtrog (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 9, 2002 to NEA Professional Associate for Special Needs Patti Ralabate

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Notice to Parents |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

October 9, 2002 to NEA Professional Associate for Special Needs Patti Ralabate (MS Word)

October 9, 2002 to NEA Professional Associate for Special Needs Patti Ralabate (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: October 9, 2002 to individual, (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Independent Educational Evaluations |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: September 30, 2002 memorandum to Governors and Chief State School Officers

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Authorization of Appropriations |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: September 25, 2002 to Rhode Island Department of Education Office of Special Needs Director Thomas P. DiPaolo

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Grants to States |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

September 25, 2002 to Rhode Island Department of Education Office of Special Needs Director Thomas P. DiPaolo (MS Word)

September 25, 2002 to Rhode Island Department of Education Office of Special Needs Director Thomas P. DiPaolo (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: September 12, 2002 to Louisiana Assistant Legislative Auditor David K. Greer

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Due Process Hearings |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

September 12, 2002 to Louisiana Assistant Legislative Auditor David K. Greer (MS Word)

September 12, 2002 to Louisiana Assistant Legislative Auditor David K. Greer (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 13, 2002 to Dr. Lucille Linde

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Accountability for Results |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters Relevant to the Administration of IDEA Programs

August 13, 2002 to Dr. Lucille Linde (MS Word)

August 13, 2002 to Dr. Lucille Linde (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 13, 2002 to individual, (personally identifiable information redacted).

Summary
TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Participation
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 634—Eligibility

Letter
August...

POLICY LETTER: August 13, 2002 to individual, (personally identifiable information redacted). (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: August 13, 2002 to individual, (personally identifiable information redacted). (MS Word)

POLICY LETTER: August 8, 2002 to House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman John Boehner

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Captioning |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part D—National Activities to Improve Education of Children with Disabilities; Subpart 2—Coordinated Research,...

August 8, 2002 to House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman John Boehner (MS Word)

August 8, 2002 to House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman John Boehner (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 30, 2002 to Pennsylvania Assistant Director of Special Education John Tommasini

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality of Education Records |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

July 30, 2002 to Pennsylvania Assistant Director of Special Education John Tommasini (MS Word)

July 30, 2002 to Pennsylvania Assistant Director of Special Education John Tommasini (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 30, 2002 to individual, (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Natural Environments
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 636—Individualized Family Service Plan

July 30, 2002 to individual, (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

July 30, 2002 to individual, (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 29, 2002 to U.S. Representative C.L. “Butch” Otter

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality of Education Records |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

July 29, 2002 to U.S. Representative C.L. "Butch" Otter (MS Word)

July 29, 2002 to U.S. Representative C.L. "Butch" Otter (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 24, 2002 to Dear Colleague

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Accountability for Results |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters Relevant to the Administration of IDEA Programs

POLICY LETTER: July 18, 2002 to individual, (personally identifiable information redacted)

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Confidentiality of Education Records |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities;...

July 18, 2002 to individual, (personally identifiable information redacted) (MS Word)

July 18, 2002 to individual, (personally identifiable information redacted) (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 16, 2002 to Michael J. Hernandez, Esquire

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Maintenance of Effort |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

July 16, 2002 to Michael J. Hernandez, Esquire (MS Word)

July 16, 2002 to Michael J. Hernandez, Esquire (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: July 12, 2002 to U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Child with a Disability |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters Relevant to the Administration of IDEA Programs

July 12, 2002 to U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu (MS Word)

July 12, 2002 to U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 27, 2002 to Illinois State Board of Education Director of Special Education Dr. Anthony E. Sims

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Individualized Education Programs |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

POLICY LETTER: June 27, 2002 to Dina O. Harris, Esq., John F. Walsh, Esq. and Arizona Assistant Attorney General Kacey Gregson

TOPIC ADDRESSED: State Educational Agency General Supervisory Authority |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children...

June 27, 2002 to Dina O. Harris, Esq., John F. Walsh, Esq. and Arizona Assistant Attorney General Kacey Gregson (MS Word)

June 27, 2002 to Dina O. Harris, Esq., John F. Walsh, Esq. and Arizona Assistant Attorney General Kacey Gregson (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 26, 2002 to Connecticut Department of Education Bureau Chief George P. Dowaliby

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Timelines for Appeals |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

June 26, 2002 to Connecticut Department of Education Bureau Chief George P. Dowaliby (MS Word)

June 26, 2002 to Connecticut Department of Education Bureau Chief George P. Dowaliby (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 25, 2002 to Minnesota Department of Children Families and Learning Director of Special Education Norena A. Hale, Mississippi State Department of Education Program Improvement and Outreach Bureau Director Dr. Melody Bounds, and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Coordinator of Special Education Services Melodie Friedebach.

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Timelines for Appeals |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...

June 25, 2002 to Minnesota Department of Children Families and Learning Director of Special Education Norena A. Hale, et al (MS Word)

June 25, 2002 to Minnesota Department of Children Families and Learning Director of Special Education Norena A. Hale, et al (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 14, 2002 to Dear Colleague

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Free Appropriate Public Education |
SECTION OF IDEA: Other Letters Relevant to the Administration of IDEA Programs

POLICY LETTER: June 11, 2002 to Kentucky Acting Part C Coordinator Ms. Trish Howard

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Early Intervention Services |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part C—Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Section 636—Individualized Family Service...

June 11, 2002 to Kentucky Acting Part C Coordinator Ms. Trish Howard (MS Word)

June 11, 2002 to Kentucky Acting Part C Coordinator Ms. Trish Howard (PDF)

POLICY LETTER: June 4, 2002 to Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning Director of Special Education Norena A. Hale, Mississippi State Department of Education Program Improvement and Outreach Bureau Director Dr. Melody Bounds, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Coordinator of Special Education Services Melodie Friedebach, and Nebraska Department of Education Special Populations Administrator Gary M. Sherman.

TOPIC ADDRESSED: Timelines for Appeals |
SECTION OF IDEA: Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities; Section...