The Educational Surrogate Parent (ESP) Program appoints trained volunteers to act as special education decision-makers for students who do not have a “parent” meeting the requirements of federal and local special education law. All District agencies and contracted private agencies must make a referral to the Office of the State Superintendent for the appointment of an E S P for any student who may meet this definition.

Federal regulations regarding the appointment of ESPs can be found on the US Department of Education’s website. Local requirements can be found here.

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For questions or additional information, please email [email protected].

The Educational Surrogate Parent Program is administered by OSSE’s Office of Special Education within the Division of Systems and Supports, K-12.

[Date Posted: Dec. 20, 2022]