Revised Michigan Administrative Rules

The Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education revisions were filed with the Great Seal on Thursday, June 27, 2024 and were effective on Thursday, June 27, 2024.  These changes impacted the following rules:

• R 340.1721b: Makes the process for determining eligibility for special education for parentally placed students in nonpublic schools is consistent with 34 CFR §§300.130 to 300.147.
• R 340.1723c: Removes the requirement for a parent’s request for an Independent Education Evaluation to be in writing consistent with 34 CFR §300.502.
• R 340.1733: Modifies language to require the age span for students who are assigned special education programs, except for severe cognitive impairment and serve multiple impairments operate in an elementary building so age span does not exceed the age span of students who are nondisabled in the building.

The document Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) With Related IDEA Federal Regulations has been updated to reflect these changes.

If you have questions about these rule changes or other special education topics, please contact the Office of Special Education Information Line at 888-320-8384 or mde-ose@michigan.gov.