The DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) serves as the State Educational Agency (SEA) for the District of Columbia. OSSE ensures compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 20 USC. § 1400 et seq. (IDEA) for children with disabilities who receive special education and related services from local educational agencies (LEAs) and other public agencies in the District of Columbia.

In FFY 2019, the District of Columbia's student population included 13,369 children with disabilities. In FFY 2019, children in the District of Columbia were served by 64 LEAs, including the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and 63 public charter school LEAs.

Related Content: IDEA Reports - US Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs