The proposed new chapter creates uniform requirements for nonpublic special education schools that serve a District of Columbia “child with disability” as defined by the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. § 1401 (3).

View the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Revise Title 5, Chapter 30, Section 3019

Persons wishing to comment on this rule change should submit their comments in writing to Kerri L. Briggs, PhD, Acting State Superintendent of Education, 441 4th Street, NW, Room 350N, Washington, DC 20001, Attention: Tami Lewis. The comment period will conclude on August 10, 2009.