Notice2024-11102
List of Correspondence From January 1, 2023, Through December 31, 2023
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May 21, 2024
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Education Department
Abstract
The U.S. Department of Education (Department), Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is publishing the following list of correspondence from the Department during quarters one, two, three, and four of calendar year 2023. The correspondence describes the Department's interpretations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or the regulations that implement IDEA. These letters or 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 89, Number 99 (Tuesday, May 21, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44660-44661]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-11102]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
List of Correspondence From January 1, 2023, Through December 31,
2023
AGENCY: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services,
Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Education (Department), Office of
Special Education Programs (OSEP) is publishing the following list of
correspondence from the Department during quarters one, two, three, and
four of calendar year 2023. The correspondence describes the
Department's interpretations of the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA) or the regulations that implement IDEA. These
letters or 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: Daniel Schreier, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4A10, Washington, DC 20024-
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2500. Telephone:(202) 245-6352. Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3b5f5a55525e5715485853495e525e497b5e5f155c544d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d7b3b6b9beb2bbf9a4b4bfa5b2beb2a597b2b3f9b0b8a1">[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 four quarters, January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Under
section 607(f) of IDEA, the Secretary is required to publish in the
Federal Register a list of correspondence issued to individuals. In the
interest of transparency, the following list includes not only those
letters that are required to be published under section 607(f) of IDEA,
but also includes guidance, letters, and other documents that contain
interpretations of the requirements of IDEA and its implementing
regulations, as well as information that the Department believes will
assist the public in understanding the requirements of the law. To
protect the privacy interests of the individual or individuals
involved, personally identifiable information has been redacted, as
appropriate.
Guidance and Related Documents Issued by OSEP
Section 612 State Eligibility; Section 635 Requirements for a Statewide
System; Section 637 State Application and Assurances
[cir] Dear Colleague Letter and guidance dated July 24, 2023,
titled, Guidance on State General Supervision Responsibilities under
Parts B and C of the IDEA, providing States with necessary information
to exercise their general supervision responsibilities under IDEA and
to ensure appropriate monitoring, technical assistance, and enforcement
regarding local programs.
[cir] Dear Colleague Letter dated November 9, 2023 to State
Directors of Special Education and State Part C Coordinators to provide
resources to support parents and families of military-connected
children with disabilities.
[cir] Guidance dated November 28, 2023, titled, 2023 Early
Childhood Transition Questions and Answers, to assist State lead
agencies, early intervention services programs and providers, State
educational agencies, and local educational agencies in ensuring a
seamless transition for children with disabilities who received early
intervention services under IDEA Part C to eligibility for and receipt
of preschool services under IDEA Part B.
[cir] Policy Statement dated November 28, 2023, titled, Inclusion
of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs, issued
jointly with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to make
clear that all young children with disabilities should have access to
inclusive high-quality early childhood programs, where they are
provided with individualized and appropriate support in meeting high
expectations.
OSEP Letters to Individuals
2023--First Quarter
Part B--Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities
Section 612--State Eligibility
Topic Addressed: State Educational Agency General Supervisory
Authority
[cir] Letter dated March 2, 2023, to Callie Oettinger, regarding
the use of the State complaint provisions under the IDEA to resolve
individual and systemic complaints filed on behalf of a student who has
graduated.
Part C--Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers With
Disabilities, Part B--Assistance for Education of All Children With
Disabilities
Section 635--Requirements for Statewide System; Section 637 State
Application and Assurances; Section 612 State Eligibility
Topic Addressed: Implementation of a Statewide System, and Early
Childhood Transition Requirements
[cir] Letter dated March 17, 2023, to Jennifer Nix, addressing the
responsibilities of the IDEA Part C lead agency, IDEA Part B State
educational agency, and the local educational agencies when children
with disabilities transition from receiving early intervention services
under Part C of the IDEA to being eligible for and receiving preschool
services under Part B of the IDEA, including early childhood transition
requirements related to transition plans, transition notification,
transition conferences, referral and late referrals, and reporting
responsibilities.
2023--Second Quarter
No letters.
2023--Third Quarter
No letters.
2023--Fourth Quarter
Part B--Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities
Section 612--State Eligibility
Topic Addressed: Children in Private Schools
[cir] Letter dated November 7, 2023, to Katie Jenner, addressing
how to determine the location of virtual private schools for purposes
of providing equitable services to eligible students enrolled in
virtual private schools and, as applicable, their teachers and other
educational personnel, under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
of 1965 (ESEA) and Part B of the IDEA.
[cir] Letter dated November 7, 2023, to Jill Underly, addressing
how to determine the location of virtual private schools for purposes
of providing equitable services to eligible students enrolled in
virtual private schools and, as applicable, their teachers and other
educational personnel, under the ESEA and Part B of the IDEA.
Accessible Format: On request to the person listed under FOR
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.
Electronic Access to This Document: The official version of this
document is the document published in the Federal Register. You may
access the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of
Federal Regulations at <a href="http://www.govinfo.gov">www.govinfo.gov</a>. At this site you can view this
document, as well as all other documents of this Department published
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the site.
You may also access documents of the Department published in the
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feature at this site, you can limit your search to documents published
by the Department.
Glenna Wright-Gallo,
Assistant Secretary, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative
Services.
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