Publications
OSSE is pleased to release a revised allocation policy related to its methodology for annually distributing formula funds to local education agencies pursuant to the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires states to adopt National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standards (NIMAS) for the purpose of providing instructional materials to persons who are blind or other persons with print disabilities, in accordance with sections 612...
The purpose of this document is to establish a uniform system of standards and procedures for special education transportation services in the District of Columbia that is consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requirement to provide a free, appropriate public...
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Grant Eligibility and Administration Hearing Process Policy establishes a hearing review process for grantees and subgrantees to request review of grant eligibility and administration activities, in accordance with the Education...
The Individualized Education Program (IEP) Amendment Policy formalizes requirements and appropriate procedural safeguards for parents related to changes made to IEPs after the annual IEP review takes place, through either documented written agreement or IEP Team meeting.
The Confidentiality of Student Information Policy, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), serves to protect the confidentiality of students with disabilities by establishing procedures for the collection, storage, disclosure, and destruction of personally...