Landing page outlining laws and guidance that shape the Department of Education’s work. Read More
2023 Annual Report to Congress on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Report to Congress describing the nation’s progress in providing education or early intervention services to children, infants, and toddlers with disabilities and their families. Also discusses related rights, assistance to states in providing services, and addressing the effectiveness of such efforts. Read More
Sec. 300.304 Evaluation procedures – Individuals with Disabilities Act
Section of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act defining the proper evaluation procedures for children that may have a disability. Read More
Sec. 303.16 Health services
Section of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act defining health services, including specific examples and exclusions. Read More
Guidance
Presents all written guidance to support the implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act. Guidance responds to issues raised by parents, educators, advocacy organizations, state agencies, and others. Read More
Sec. 300.8 – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Defines “child with a disability” in the context of the IDEA. Read More
OSEP Grant Opportunities and Funding
Outlines the various types of grants and funding offered by the Office of Special Education Programs and offers further resources for grant applicants. Read More
Sec. 300.8 (c) (6) – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Section of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act definining intellectual disability. Read More
Section 504 Protections for Students with Diabetes
Explains that a student with diabetes has a disability if their diabetes substantially limits one or more of their major life activities. Interprets Section 504 as it applies to students with diabetes. Read More