The Policy and Compliance unit assures compliance with all state and federal requirements and obligations for the administration and delivery of special education and early intervention services in Michigan.

Unit objectives include:

• Develop policies and guidance concerning state and federal regulations for special education and early intervention services.
• Analyze state legislative bills pertinent to special education services.
• Manage the special education administrative rule promulgation process.
• Develop, modify and revise a state plan for special education and the state application for federal funds.
• Review and recommend approval of intermediate school district and interagency plans for the provision of special education.
• Process requests for deviations and waivers to special education administrative rules.
• Administer the state processes for early intervention and special education complaints and due process hearings.
• Provide guidance and technical support for assessment and evaluation activities related to improving the achievement of students receiving special education services.
• Process requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act.