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Information about special education for parents and families.
Schools must provide notice to parents about the protections and rights for their
children with disabilities.
This guidance document builds awareness and assists with identification of attendance factors impeding student access to education.
Estimated allocations are now available for FY 2025-2026 IDEA, Part B, Section 611, Special Education Flowthrough and General Supervision System Grant.
Guidance for the timeline for initial evaluations for students who are parentally placed in private schools.
Information, guidance, and resources to support students with disabilities during the COVID-19 crisis.
A list of all guidance documents released by the Office of Special Education.
Find ways for parents and schools to problem solve about special education issues.
Find information about determining a student’s eligibility for special education programs and services.
The MARSE are the Michigan rules to follow when implementing special education laws.
Michigan submits a State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) to the U.S. Department of Education each year. The SPP/APR shows Michigan’s progress on each federal special education indicator and outlines the plan for the future.
Many offices and organizations outside of the OSE support students with disabilities. Look through the different supports for students with disabilities for help from other sources.
The MI-SER is a database of federal and state special education law and policy information and resources.
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