The 2024-2027 Special Education Plan is available for review prior to School Board consideration for approval at the April 16, 2024 School Board meeting.
2024-2027 Special Education Plan
Change in Age of Eligibility for Free and Appropriate Public Education, Policy Revision
PDE has revised its guidance pertaining to INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABLITIES EDUCATION ACT PART B POLICIES AND PROCEDURES UNDER 34 CFR §§ 300.101—300.176 as follows: IDEA PartB
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ensures that all children with disabilities ages 3 years through 21 years residing in Pennsylvania have the right to a FAPE, including children with disabilities who have been suspended or expelled from school. The commonwealth shall make FAPE available to a child with a disability eligible under IDEA until the student turns 22. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a child eligible under IDEA who attains the age of twenty-one (21) years may remain enrolled in their resident district free of charge until their 22nd birthday.
Frequently Asked Questions
https://www.education.pa.gov/Pages/IDEABFAQ.aspx
CURRENT PLAN
2021-2024 Special Education Plan
Annual Notice of Special Education Services
Aviso público anual de servicios de educación especial
