Section of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act defining at-risk infant or toddler as well as toddler or infant with disabilities. Allows states to define developmental delay. Read More
Provisions Related to Children With Disabilities Enrolled by Their Parents in Private Schools
Explains the provisions related to, and benefits available to, children with disabilities who are enrolled by their parents in private schools, including religious schools, when the provision of FAPE is not at issue. Read More
OSEP: Legislation and Policy
Provides policy-related information connected to the Office of Special Education Programs, which assists states with implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Read More
Office for Civil Rights Policy Guidance
Lists former policy guidance that is currently under review by the Office of Civil Rights. Read More
Sec. 300.8 (c) (1) – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Definition of autism as written in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Read More
Deaf-Blind Projects Support Accessible, Virtual Connections to Transition
Blog discussing deaf-blind projects funded by OSEP to improve educational results and quality of life for children who are deaf-blind and their families. Read More
Behavior and School Discipline for Students with Disabilities
Discusses several initiatives to address disproportionate disciplinary practices considering that exclusionary discipline can negatively impact students’ educational success. Read More
Supporting Students with Disabilities and Avoiding the Discriminatory Use of Student Discipline under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Guidance describing schools’ responsibilities under Section 504 to ensure nondiscrimination against students based on disability when imposing student discipline. Read More
OSERS’ Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Regulations
Lists IDEA regulations related to the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, specifically impacting children, youth, infants, and toddlers. Read More
Office for Civil Rights Rescinded Policy Guidance
Lists former policy guidance which has been rescinded by the Office for Civil Rights. Read More