Notice2023-05579
List of Correspondence From April 1, 2022, Through December 31, 2022
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Published
March 20, 2023
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Education Department
Abstract
The Secretary is publishing the following list of correspondence from the U.S. Department of Education (Department) received by individuals during quarters two, three, and four of calendar year 2022. The correspondence describes the Department's interpretations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or the regulations that implement IDEA. The letters and other documents described in this list, with personally identifiable information redacted, as appropriate, can be found at https:// sites.ed.gov/idea/policy-guidance/.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 53 (Monday, March 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 16613]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05579]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
List of Correspondence From April 1, 2022, Through December 31,
2022
AGENCY: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services,
Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary is publishing the following list of
correspondence from the U.S. Department of Education (Department)
received by individuals during quarters two, three, and four of
calendar year 2022. The correspondence describes the Department's
interpretations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA) or the regulations that implement IDEA. The letters and other
documents described in this list, with personally identifiable
information redacted, as appropriate, can be found at <a href="https://sites.ed.gov/idea/policy-guidance/">https://sites.ed.gov/idea/policy-guidance/</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Walawender, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 5103, Potomac Center Plaza,
Washington, DC 20202-2500. Telephone: (202) 245-7399. Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#64360106010707054a3305080513010a0001162401004a030b12"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0b596e696e68686a255c6a676a7c6e656f6e794b6e6f256c647d">[email protected]</span></a>.
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability and
wish to access telecommunications relay services, please dial 7-1-1.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following list identifies correspondence
for three quarters, April 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. Under
section 607(f) of IDEA, the Secretary is required to publish this list
in the Federal Register. The list includes those letters that contain
interpretations of the requirements of IDEA and its implementing
regulations, as well as letters and other documents that the Department
believes will assist the public in understanding the requirements of
the law. The list identifies the date and topic of each letter and
provides summary information, as appropriate. To protect the privacy
interests of the individual or individuals involved, personally
identifiable information has been redacted, as appropriate.
2022--Second Quarter
PART B--Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities
Section 612--State Eligibility
Topic Addressed: Least Restrictive Environment.
[cir] Letter dated April 7, 2022, to Garth Tymeson, regarding the
provision of physical education, including adapted physical education
and the least restrictive environment, to children with disabilities
under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Section 615--Procedural Safeguards
Topic Addressed: Impartial Due Process Hearings.
[cir] Letter dated April 15, 2022, to Perry Zirkel, related to
implementation of State complaint, due process complaint, and due
process hearing procedures required under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
2022--Third Quarter
No letters.
2022--Fourth Quarter
Part B--Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities
Section 612--State Eligibility
Topic Addressed: Child Find.
[cir] Letter dated November 1, 2022, to Virginia Sharpless,
addressing child find procedures to assist, and not hinder, parents
when they are requesting an initial evaluation of their child for
special education and related services.
Topic Addressed: Children In Private Schools.
[cir] Letter dated November 16, 2022, to Jacquelyn Flanigan,
clarifying that any student found eligible under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) who is enrolled by their parent in a
private school, whether or not they have a current or prior
individualized education program or services plan, must be counted when
calculating the proportionate share of IDEA Part B funds for equitable
services to parentally-placed private school children with
disabilities. The letter also addressed the use of a Memorandum of
Understanding between a public agency and a private school addressing
the provision of equitable services.
Accessible Format: On request to the person listed under FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT, individuals with disabilities can obtain a copy of
this notice and the letters or other documents described in this notice
in an accessible format. The Department will provide the requestor with
an accessible format that may include Rich Text Format (RTF) or text
format (txt), a thumb drive, an MP3 file, braille, large print,
audiotape, or compact disc, or other accessible format.
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Katherine Neas,
Deputy Assistant Secretary. Delegated the authority to perform the
functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for the Office of
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
[FR Doc. 2023-05579 Filed 3-17-23; 8:45 am]
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