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 Data by SPP/APR Indicator
IDEA requires states to submit data and to annually report data on the status of meeting indicator targets.
Current and Historical IDEA Part B Data by SPP/APR Indicator
State Determination
State Determination (Issued June 2026)
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.
October 1 Special Education Data
Child count and educational environments
State Excel files include aggregated Federal October 1 Special Education Counts:
2021-2025 Special Education Child Counts by Public Education Agency: Excel file that includes Federal October 1 child counts by PEA.
2021-2025 October 1 Special Education Count by County
Additional IDEA Part B Data
Parentally Placed Private School Student Survey
OSEP Resources
Annual Report to Congress on IDEA
Contact Us
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