Current policies related to the provision of special education and related services in the District of Columbia are listed below:

• Comprehensive Child Find System
• Confidentiality of Student Information Policy
• Early Childhood Transition Policy
• Entry and Exit Enrollment Code Policy and Special Education Guidance
• Extended IFSP Option for Children Age 3 to Age 4 Policies And Procedures
• Extended School Year (ESY) Services Policy and Certification
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) Amendment Policy
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) Implementation for Transfer Students Policy
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Policy
• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Grant Eligibility and Administration Hearing Process Policy
• Least Restrictive Environment Policy
• Part B Initial Evaluation and Reevaluation Policy
• Policies and Procedures for Placement Review, Revised
• Related Services Policy
• Secondary Transition Policy
• Special Education Transportation Services Policy

Additional Information

Contact Us

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

Special education regulations, policies and guidance are administered by OSSE’s Office of Special Education within the Division of Systems and Supports, K-12.

[Date Posted: Feb. 27, 2023]