Public Reporting
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has specific public reporting requirements. These requirements mandate that states publicly report on various aspects of special education programs, which helps to ensure transparency and accountability in the provision of special education services.
IDEA Part B Public Reporting by SPP/APR Indicator
IDEA requires states to submit data and to annually report data on the status toward meeting indicator targets.
Current and Historical IDEA Part B Public Reporting by SPP/APR Indicator
State Determination
State Determination (Issued June 2024)
How the Department Made Determinations (Issued June 2024)
October 1 Data
State Excel files include aggregated Federal October 1 child counts:
2017-2023 Special Education Child Counts by Public Education Agency: Excel file that includes Federal October 1 child counts by PEA.
2017-2021 Special Education Child Counts by County: Excel file that includes Federal October 1 child counts by County.
IDEA Part B 618 Data
Section 618 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that each state submit data about children with disabilities, ages 3 through 21, who receive special education and related services under Part B of IDEA.
Parentally Placed Private School Student Survey - coming soon!
OSEP Resources
Annual Report to Congress on IDEA
Contact Us
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