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Activities of special education advisory groups and other related information.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Equitable Services for Students with Disabilities Enrolled by Their Parents in Private Schools
Equitable services provisions and proportionate share calculation are required for students aged 3-21, parentally placed in private school. Local Educational Agencies have an obligation to locate and evaluate all students within their boundaries.

Annual State Application under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Local Educational Agency (LEA) Grants (Updated 18-Dec-2024)
Program summaries and information on specific federal IDEA grants allocated to provide services to individuals with disabilities.

California Advisory Commission on Special Education (ACSE)
The Who, What, Where, When, and Why of the Advisory Commission

California Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPAs) (Updated 11-Oct-2024)
The Who, What, Where, When, and Why of SELPAs

Verification Visit by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) (Posted 03-Mar-2011)
Review results.

Special Education State Funding
General Fund Special Education funding information.

Questions:   Special Education Division | 916-445-4613
Last Reviewed: Monday, April 07, 2025
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    Guidance on the reinstatement of one grant condition and the continuation of temporary waivers for two grant conditions and important information regarding student wage requirements and financial reporting expectations for Fiscal Year 2025–26.
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    The Focused Monitoring and Technical Assistance (FMTA) Consultants are assigned geographically and by quality assurance activity to align with the eleven California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) regions.
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    Advisory Commission on Special Education (ACSE) meeting agenda.
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    Describes the State's progress or slippage in meeting the measurable and rigorous targets established in the State Performance Plan.
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    WorkAbility I (WAI) State Advisory Executive Committee Meeting Agenda.