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| RSA: Legislation and Policy
(Mar 28, 2013)
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| The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) develops and administers many areas of policy and legislation that directly affect individuals with disabilities and their families. |
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| Non-Regulatory Q and A Guidance on the IDEA Part B Regulations Regarding Parental Consent for the Use of Public Benefits or Insurance to Pay for Services under the IDEA, Issued February 14, 2013, and Effective March 18, 2013. (MS Word)
(Feb 12, 2013)
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| Non-Regulatory Q and A Guidance on the IDEA Part B Regulations Regarding Parental Consent for the Use of Public Benefits or Insurance to Pay for Services under the IDEA, Issued February 14, 2013, and Effective March 18, 2013. (MS Word) |
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| Non-Regulatory Q and A Guidance on the IDEA Part B Regulations Regarding Parental Consent for the Use of Public Benefits or Insurance to Pay for Services under the IDEA, Issued February 14, 2013, and Effective March 18, 2013. (PDF)
(Feb 12, 2013)
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| Non-Regulatory Q and A Guidance on the IDEA Part B Regulations Regarding Parental Consent for the Use of Public Benefits or Insurance to Pay for Services under the IDEA, Issued February 14, 2013, and Effective March 18, 2013. (PDF) |
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| Preface to the Thirtyfirst Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Parts B and C.
(Nov 16, 2012)
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| Preface to the Thirtyfirst Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Parts B and C. |
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| 2009 Annual Reports to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(Nov 16, 2012)
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| Download the 2009 Annual Reports to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Parts B and C, and Part D. |
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| Second Quarter 2006 OSEP Policy Documents on the Education of Infants, Toddlers, Children, and Youth with Disabilities
(Aug 08, 2012)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| 2008 Annual Reports to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(Dec 21, 2011)
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| Download the 2008 Annual Reports to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Parts B and C, and Part D. |
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| Preface to the Thirtieth Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Parts B and C.
(Dec 21, 2011)
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| Preface to the Thirtieth Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Parts B and C. |
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| Mintz letter dated 02/10/11 re: LRE (pdf)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Hungate letter dated 01/05/11 re: LRE (ms word)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Mahaley letter dated 03/02/11 re: LRE (pdf)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Mahaley letter dated 03/02/11 re: LRE (ms word)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Hutton East letter dated 02/09/11 re: Part C Transition (pdf)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Hutton East letter dated 02/09/11 re: Part C Transition (ms word)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Hungate letter dated 01/05/11 re: LRE (pdf)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Hungate letter dated 01/05/11 re: LRE (ms word)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Gill letter dated 01/06/11 re: LRE (pdf)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Gill letter dated 01/06/11 re: LRE (ms word)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Cort letter dated 01/05/11 re: LRE (pdf)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Cort letter dated 01/05/11 re: LRE (ms word)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Autin letter dated 03/07/11 re: LRE (pdf)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Autin letter dated 03/07/11 re: LRE (ms word)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Zirkel letter dated 01/06/11 re: LRE (pdf)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Zirkel letter dated 01/06/11 re: LRE (ms word)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Redacted letter dated 01/24/11 re: LRE (pdf)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Redacted letter dated 01/24/11 re: LRE (ms word)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Redacted letter dated 01/19/11 re: IEE (pdf)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Redacted letter dated 01/19/11 re: IEE (ms word)
(Oct 27, 2011)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| 2007 Annual Reports to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(Dec 23, 2010)
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| Download the Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Parts B and C, and Part D. |
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| Preface to the Twenty-Ninth Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Parts B and C.
(Dec 23, 2010)
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| Preface to the Twenty-Ninth Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Parts B and C. 2007. |
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| Questions and Answers on the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) (PDF)
(Aug 17, 2010)
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| OSERS issues this Q&A document to provide states, state educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), and other interested parties with information to facilitate adoption of the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) and coordination with the National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC), a national repository for NIMAS files received from publishers, SEAs, and LEAs. (PDF) |
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| Questions and Answers on the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) (MS Word).
(Aug 17, 2010)
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| OSERS issues this Q&A document to provide states, state educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), and other interested parties with information to facilitate adoption of the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) and coordination with the National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC), a national repository for NIMAS files received from publishers, SEAs, and LEAs. (MS Word) |
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| Questions and Answers on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Evaluations, and Reevaluations. (PDF)
(Jun 17, 2010)
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| Questions and Answers on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Evaluations, and Reevaluations. OSERS issues this Q&A document to provide States, State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), parents, and other stakeholders with information regarding the IDEA requirements relating to individualized education programs (IEPs), evaluations, and reevaluations. (PDF) |
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| Questions and Answers on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Evaluations, and Reevaluations. (MS Word)
(Jun 17, 2010)
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| Questions and Answers on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Evaluations, and Reevaluations. OSERS issues this Q&A document to provide States, State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), parents, and other stakeholders with information regarding the IDEA requirements relating to individualized education programs (IEPs), evaluations, and reevaluations. (MS Word) |
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| Hutton letter dated 06/19/09 re: Early Intervention Services (PDF)
(Dec 14, 2009)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Hutton letter dated 06/19/09 re: Early Intervention Services (MS Word)
(Dec 14, 2009)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA. (MS Word) |
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| Torres letter dated 04/07/09 re: Evaluations, Parental Consent, and Reevaluations (PDF)
(Dec 14, 2009)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Torres letter dated 04/07/09 re: Evaluations, Parental Consent, and Reevaluations (MS Word)
(Dec 14, 2009)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Yepa letter dated 06/30/09 re: Use of Amounts by Secretary of the Interior (PDF)
(Dec 14, 2009)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Yepa letter dated 06/30/09 re: Use of Amounts by Secretary of the Interior (MS Word)
(Dec 14, 2009)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities during an H1N1 Outbreak (PDF)
(Dec 04, 2009)
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| Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities during an H1N1 Outbreak This Q&A document represents the Department's current thinking on this topic. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person. This guidance does not impose any requirements beyond those required under applicable law and regulations. (PDF) |
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| Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities during an H1N1 Outbreak
(Dec 04, 2009)
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| Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities during an H1N1 Outbreak This Q&A document represents the Department's current thinking on this topic. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person. This guidance does not impose any requirements beyond those required under applicable law and regulations. (MS Word) |
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| Grants to States (IDEA, Part B) - FY 2008 Allocations (MS Excel)
(Sep 25, 2009)
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| Part B 611 2008 State Allocation Table shows funds allotted to each State |
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| Grants for Infants and Families Program (IDEA, Part C) - FY 2008 Allocation Est (MS Excel)
(Sep 25, 2009)
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| IDEA Part C Formula Grant -- State Allocation Table shows funds allotted to each State. FY 2008 Estimated |
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| Grants to States (IDEA, Part B) - FY 2009 Allocations (MS Excel)
(Sep 25, 2009)
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| Part B 611 2009 State Allocation Table shows funds allotted to each State |
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| Grants for Infants and Families Program (IDEA, Part C) - FY 2009 Allocation Est (MS Excel)
(Sep 25, 2009)
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| IDEA Part C Formula Grant -- State Allocation Table shows funds allotted to each State. FY 2009 Estimated. (MS Excel) |
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| Kolbe letter dated 12/15/08 re: highly qualified special education teachers (pdf)
(Sep 11, 2009)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Kolbe letter dated 12/15/08 re: highly qualified special education teachers (pdf)
(Sep 11, 2009)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA |
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| Questions and Answers on Disproportionality (PDF)
(Jun 01, 2009)
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| OSERS issues this Q&A document to provide States, State educational agencies (SEAs), and local educational agencies (LEAs) with information regarding the IDEA requirements relating to disproportionality determinations. This Q&A document represents the Department's current thinking on this topic. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person. This guidance does not impose any requirements beyond those required under applicable law and regulations. (PDF) |
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| Questions and Answers on Disproportionality (MS Word)
(Jun 01, 2009)
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| OSERS issues this Q&A document to provide States, State educational agencies (SEAs), and local educational agencies (LEAs) with information regarding the IDEA requirements relating to disproportionality determinations. This Q&A document represents the Department's current thinking on this topic. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person. This guidance does not impose any requirements beyond those required under applicable law and regulations. (MS Word) |
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