Section II.

The State Picture

Introduction to State Tables

This section of the report focuses on states. Most of the data included
are available by topic in the tables in vol. 2. In this section, data
from a variety of these tables are combined to provide a picture of
special education and early intervention services in each state. More
general information about the state, such as the size of the public
school enrollment and per-pupil expenditures, is also included.

Data are from the following tables in vol. 2 of this report:

Table AA1 Number of Children Served Under IDEA, Part B by Age Group,
During the 2001-02 School Year

Table AA13 Percentage (Based on Estimated Enrollment) of Children Ages
6-17 Served Under IDEA, Part B by Disability, During the 2001-02 School
Year

Table AA15 Racial/Ethnic Composition (Number and Percentage) of Students
Ages 6-21 Served Under IDEA, Part B by Disability, During the 2001-02
School Year

Table AB2 Number and Percentage of Children Ages 6-21 Served in
Different Educational Environments Under IDEA, Part B by Disability,
During the 2000-2001 School Year

Table AC2 Total Number of Teachers Employed (in Full-Time Equivalency)
To Provide Special Education and Related Services for Children and Youth
Ages 6-21 with Disabilities, During the 2000-2001 School Year

Table AD1 Number of Students Age 14 and Older Exiting Special Education,
During the 2000-2001 School Year

Table AH1 Number and Percentage (Based on 2001 Population Estimates) of
Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early Intervention Services, December 1,
2001

Table AH2 Number of At-Risk Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention Services (Duplicated Count), December 1, 2001

Table AH3 Number of Infants and Toddlers Ages Birth Through 2 Served in
Different Early Intervention Settings Under Part C, December 1, 2000

Table AH4 Number of Infants and Toddlers Ages Birth Through 2 Exiting
Part C Programs, During the 2000-2001 Reporting Year

Table AH7 Racial/Ethnic Composition (Number and Percentage) of Infants
and Toddlers Ages Birth Through 2 Served Under IDEA, Part C by
Race/Ethnicity, December 1, 2001

Alabama

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       128
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         737,294
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$5,885
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 55.4
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       20.5
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 7,526

6-17 years old 83,857

18-21 years old 5,094

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 11.4

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 20

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 46

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 4,036

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 97

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             56.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          63.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             42.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          32.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             0.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (47.9%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (40.4%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (9.5%)

  Separate facilities\* (2.3%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis Systems (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Alabama Department of
Rehabilitation Services

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
2,086

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 68

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 10.6

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        57.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          63.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        40.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          31.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        1.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        0.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (0.0%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (8.1%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (0.0%)

  Complete prior to max age (11.8%)

  Eligibility not determined (55.8%)

  All other (24.3%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Alaska

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       53
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         134,358
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$9,216
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 65.6
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       11.5
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 1,678

6-17 years old 15,636

18-21 years old 703

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 11.6

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 37

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 60

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 1,096

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 95

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             56.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          65.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             5.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             3.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          5.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             31.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          20.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             3.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (57.9%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (27.7%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (12.4%)

  Separate facilities\* (2.1%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis Systems (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Alaska Department of Health
and Social Services

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services 624

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 96

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 3.2

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        50.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          62.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        4.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        4.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          7.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        37.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          21.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        4.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (45.5%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (9.5%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (4.4%)

  Complete prior to max age (6.3%)

  Eligibility not determined (5.5%)

  All other (28.7%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Arizona

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       323
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         922,180
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$5,278
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 88.2
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       18.7
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 9,906

6-17 years old 86,788

18-21 years old 4,192

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 9.4

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma, 2000-01† 42

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out† 56

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 5,632

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 88

†Arizona did not report any students receiving a certificate of
completion.

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------
  White (not Hispanic)                                         

  Special education                                            51.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population         52.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released   
  October 2003;                                                
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]      

  Black (not Hispanic)                                         

  Special education                                            6.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population         3.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released   
  October 2003;                                                
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]      

  Hispanic                                                     

  Special education                                            33.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population         34.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released   
  October 2003;                                                
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]      

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                

  Special education                                            8.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population         6.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released   
  October 2003;                                                
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]      

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                       

  Special education                                            1.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population         1.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released   
  October 2003;                                                
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]      
  ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (48.2%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (31.3%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (17.6%)

  Separate facilities\* (2.8%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis Systems (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Arizona Department of
Economic Security

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
2,924

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 71

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 0.0

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        47.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          47.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        4.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        36.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          40.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        9.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          6.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        1.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (73.2%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (0.3%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (0.0%)

  Complete prior to max age (0.8%)

  Eligibility not determined (0.1%)

  All other (25.7%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Arkansas

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       312
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         449,805
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$5,568
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 52.5
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       21.8
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 9,504

6-17 years old 51,684

18-21 years old 2,781

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 11.5

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 57

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 38

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 3,672

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 90

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------
  White (not Hispanic)                                         

  Special education                                            69.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population         72.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released   
  October 2003;                                                
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]      

  Black (not Hispanic)                                         

  Special education                                            26.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population         21.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released   
  October 2003;                                                
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]      

  Hispanic                                                     

  Special education                                            2.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population         4.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released   
  October 2003;                                                
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]      

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                

  Special education                                            0.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population         0.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released   
  October 2003;                                                
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]      

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                       

  Special education                                            0.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population         0.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released   
  October 2003;                                                
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]      
  ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (38.3%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (45.4%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (14.0%)

  Separate facilities\* (2.2%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis Systems (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Arkansas Department of Human
Services

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
2,774

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 26

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 31.8

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        61.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          70.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        35.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          21.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        2.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          6.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        0.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (5.6%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (1.3%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (0.0%)

  Complete prior to max age (18.5%)

  Eligibility not determined (0.7%)

  All other (73.8%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

California

  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       986
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         6,248,610
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$6,987
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 94.4
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       18.5
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 58,456

6-17 years old 573,818

18-21 years old 25,397

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 9.2

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 48

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 39

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 29,356

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 76

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------
  White (not Hispanic)                                         

  Special education                                            38.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population         38.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released   
  October 2003;                                                
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]      

  Black (not Hispanic)                                         

  Special education                                            12.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population         7.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released   
  October 2003;                                                
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]      

  Hispanic                                                     

  Special education                                            42.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population         42.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released   
  October 2003;                                                
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]      

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                

  Special education                                            0.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population         0.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released   
  October 2003;                                                
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]      

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                       

  Special education                                            5.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population         10.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released   
  October 2003;                                                
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]      
  ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (60.7%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (17.9%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (17.8%)

  Separate facilities\* (3.7%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis Systems (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services California Department of
Developmental Services

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? Yes

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
24,425

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 58

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 0.0

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        32.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          34.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        8.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          6.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        50.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          48.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        7.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          10.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (41.0%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (30.2%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (0.0%)

  Complete prior to max age (19.4%)

  Eligibility not determined (1.6%)

  All other (8.0%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Colorado

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       178
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         742,145
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$6,567
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 84.5
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       12.2
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 8,581

6-17 years old 67,922

18-21 years old 3,580

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 9.2

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 47

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 48

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 4,125

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 78

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             66.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          69.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             7.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             22.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          22.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             1.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             1.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (71.5%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (16.7%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (8.0%)

  Separate facilities\* (3.9%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis Systems (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Colorado Department of
Education

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
4,044

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 63

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 5.4

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        66.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          63.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        4.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        26.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          28.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        2.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (34.8%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (2.0%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (1.6%)

  Complete prior to max age (4.5%)

  Eligibility not determined (8.6%)

  All other (48.5%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Connecticut

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ----------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       166
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         570,228
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$10,127
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 87.7
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       10.1
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ----------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 7,390

6-17 years old 63,053

18-21 years old 3,573

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 11.1

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 50

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 48

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 4,778

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 100

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             67.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          71.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             15.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          11.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             15.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          13.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             1.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (55.1%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (22.3%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (16.1%)

  Separate facilities\* (6.5%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis Systems (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Connecticut Department of
Mental Retardation

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
3,879

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 96

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 3.1

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        68.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          68.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        12.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          12.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        15.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          15.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        3.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (45.6%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (5.0%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (3.6%)

  Complete prior to max age (13.9%)

  Eligibility not determined (8.9%)

  All other (23.0%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Delaware

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       19
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         115,555
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$8,958
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 80.1
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       12.6
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 1,875

6-17 years old 14,730

18-21 years old 690

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 12.8

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 55

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 37

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 1,848

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 68

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             52.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          66.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             40.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          24.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             6.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          6.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (32.5%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (44.0%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (17.7%)

  Separate facilities\* (5.9%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Delaware of Health and
Social Services

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services 903

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 32

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 3.1

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        57.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          63.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        27.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          23.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        12.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          9.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        2.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (30.4%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (21.1%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (24.4%)

  Complete prior to max age (7.8%)

  Eligibility not determined (7.3%)

  All other (9.0%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

District of Columbia

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ----------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       1
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         75,392
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$12,046
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 100.0
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       26.4
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ----------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 436

6-17 years old 10,975

18-21 years old 1,045

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 14.6

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 21

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 61

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 675

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 94

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             3.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          19.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             90.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          67.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             5.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          9.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (4.4%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (21.5%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (41.8%)

  Separate facilities\* (32.4%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services DC Department of Human
Services

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services 279

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 17

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 17.5

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        9.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          18.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        70.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          66.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        19.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          12.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        1.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (55.4%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (1.1%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (2.2%)

  Complete prior to max age (14.1%)

  Eligibility not determined (12.0%)

  All other (15.2%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Florida

  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       67
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         2,500,478
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$6,170
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 89.3
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       17.7
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 32,590

6-17 years old 330,500

18-21 years old 16,519

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 13.2

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 33

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 36

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 17,163

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 86

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             53.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          56.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             29.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          21.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             16.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          19.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (48.7%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (26.3%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (22.5%)

  Separate facilities\* (2.6%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Florida Department of Health

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
14,442

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 24

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 3.4

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        58.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          54.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        22.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          21.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        18.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          21.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        0.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (35.9%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (3.1%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (16.8%)

  Complete prior to max age (19.9%)

  Eligibility not determined (1.0%)

  All other (23.4%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Georgia

  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       180
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         1,470,634
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$6,929
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 71.6
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       17.5
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 17,709

6-17 years old 155,005

18-21 years old 5,525

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 10.5

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 19

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 57

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 10,901

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 96

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             55.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          56.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             39.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          34.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             3.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          6.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (36.2%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (35.1%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (26.7%)

  Separate facilities\* (2.0%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Georgia Department of Human
Resources

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
3,512

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 65

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 16.8

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        55.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          54.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        35.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          33.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        7.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          9.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        1.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (31.1%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (5.5%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (3.1%)

  Complete prior to max age (5.2%)

  Eligibility not determined (20.7%)

  All other (34.5%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Hawaii

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       1
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         184,546
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$6,596
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 91.5
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       14.3
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 1,930

6-17 years old 20,842

18-21 years old 754

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 11.3

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 24

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 70

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 1,974

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 72

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             20.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          25.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             2.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             3.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          10.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             72.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          60.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (44.8%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (34.0%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (21.2%)

  Separate facilities\* (0.0%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Hawaii Department of Health

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? Yes

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
3,961

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 76

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 2.4

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        9.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          23.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        2.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        2.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          16.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        86.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          56.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (17.4%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (10.%6)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (4.3%)

  Complete prior to max age (16.0%)

  Eligibility not determined (3.9%)

  All other (47.9%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Idaho

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       114
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         246,521
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$5,725
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 66.4
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       15.2
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 3,650

6-17 years old 24,437

18-21 years old 1,013

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 9.9

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 61

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 33

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 1,024

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 92

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             84.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          86.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             0.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             11.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          10.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             2.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (65.2%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (25.9%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (7.2%)

  Separate facilities\* (1.7%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Idaho Department of Health
and Welfare

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
1,257

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 75

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 4.3

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        86.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          83.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        0.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        10.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          13.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        1.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        0.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (48.4%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (3.1%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (3.6%)

  Complete prior to max age (18.0%)

  Eligibility not determined (1.0%)

  All other (25.9%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Illinois

  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       893
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         2,071,391
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$7,643
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 87.8
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       14.6
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 29,664

6-17 years old 264,538

18-21 years old 12,153

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 12.8

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 55

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 40

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 22,660

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 94

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             63.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          61.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             24.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          18.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             11.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          16.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             1.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (36.4%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (29%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (28.6%)

  Separate facilities§ (6.1%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Illinois Department Human
Services

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
10,021

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 65

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 1.4

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        56.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          57.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        25.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          18.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        17.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          21.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        1.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (17.2%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (2.7%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (0.6%)

  Complete prior to max age (3.1%)

  Eligibility not determined (26.1%)

  All other (50.3%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Indiana

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       294
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         996,133
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$7,630
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 70.8
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       12.1
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 16,347

6-17 years old 138,307

18-21 years old 6,865

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 13.9

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 42

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 48

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 6,378

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 87

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             84.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          83.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             12.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          10.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             2.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (58.2%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (18.3%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (21.3%)

  Separate facilities\* (2.3%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Indiana Family and Social
Services Administration

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? Yes

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
9,165

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 84

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 2.6

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        83.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          81.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        10.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          11.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        4.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          6.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        1.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (22.4%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (15.1%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (4.5%)

  Complete prior to max age (23.6%)

  Eligibility not determined (0.5%)

  All other (34.0%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Iowa

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       371
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         485,932
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$6,930
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 61.1
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       10.8
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 5,487

6-17 years old 64,100

18-21 years old 3,497

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 13.2

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 56

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 40

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 5,373

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 89

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             88.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          91.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             6.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             3.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (45.2%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (36.2%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (14.8%)

  Separate facilities\* (3.8%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Iowa Department of Education

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
1,637

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 85

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 5.3

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        89.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          88.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        0.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        5.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          6.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        3.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (25.3%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (2.6%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (13.8%)

  Complete prior to max age (18.2%)

  Eligibility not determined (0.4%)

  All other (39.8%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Kansas

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       304
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         470,205
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$6,925
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 71.4
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       11.9
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 8,135

6-17 years old 50,982

18-21 years old 2,756

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 10.8

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma, 2000-01† 64

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out† 34

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 3,483

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 95

†Kansas did not report any students receiving a certificate of
completion.

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             79.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          80.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             11.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          7.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             7.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          9.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             1.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (58.8%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (25.8%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (12.4%)

  Separate facilities\* (3.1%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Kansas Department of Health
and Environment

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
2,738

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 82.2

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 6.0

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        74.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          76.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        10.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          7.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        12.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          13.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        2.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (50.6%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (3.1%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (2.5%)

  Complete prior to max age (20.7%)

  Eligibility not determined (0.6%)

  All other (22.5%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Kentucky

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       176
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         654,363
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$6,079
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 55.8
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       19.3
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 17,747

6-17 years old 77,152

18-21 years old 3,247

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 11.8

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 46

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 45

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 5,690

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 84

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             85.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          87.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             13.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          9.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             0.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (50.8%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (32.0%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (14.7%)

  Separate facilities\* (2.5%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Kentucky Cabinet for Health
Services

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
3,810

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 92

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 0.0

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        84.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          86.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        11.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          9.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        2.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        1.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (10.7%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (0.0%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (0.0%)

  Complete prior to max age (10.6%)

  Eligibility not determined (64.3%)

  All other (14.4%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Louisiana

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       66
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         731,328
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$6,037
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 72.6
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       24.4
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 10,061

6-17 years old 83,932

18-21 years old 5,332

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 11.5

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 17

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 61

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 8,343

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 69

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             44.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          55.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             53.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          39.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             1.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (44.5%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (22.5%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (30.4%)

  Separate facilities\* (2.6%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services son this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Louisiana Department of
Education

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
2,311

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 88

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 0.8

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        50.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          54.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        46.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          40.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        1.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        1.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (53.6%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (2.4%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (0.0%)

  Complete prior to max age (9.5%)

  Eligibility not determined (9.7%)

  All other (24.8%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Maine

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       282
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         205,586
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$8,232
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 40.2
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       12.9
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 4,230

6-17 years old 30,793

18-21 years old 1,557

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 15.0

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 57

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 38

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 2,242

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 93

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             97.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          96.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             1.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             0.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (52.2%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (31.4%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (13.3%)

  Separate facilities\* (3.1%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Maine Department of
Education

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services 947

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 30

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 16.3

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        97.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          95.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        1.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        0.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        0.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (77.2%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (1.2%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (0.0%)

  Complete prior to max age (11.9%)

  Eligibility not determined (0.2%)

  All other (9.5%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Maryland

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       24
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         860,640
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$8,256
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 86.1
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       10.7
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 10,614

6-17 years old 97,603

18-21 years old 4,209

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 11.3

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 56

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 36

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 6,528

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 86

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             52.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          57.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             40.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          32.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             4.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          5.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             1.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (46.4%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (22.5%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (23.2%)

  Separate facilities\* (8.0%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Maryland Department of
Education

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
4,900

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 69

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 3.6

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        57.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          55.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        35.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          32.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        4.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          6.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        2.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (48.2%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (3.9%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (11.6%)

  Complete prior to max age (15.0%)

  Eligibility not determined (0.0%)

  All other (21.4%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Massachusetts

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       350
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         973,140
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$9,509
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 91.4
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       11.5
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 13,070

6-17 years old 129,711

18-21 years old 7,222

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 13.3

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma, 2000-01† 59

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out† 38

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 10,266

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 100

†Massachusetts did not report any students receiving a certificate of
completion.

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             73.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          77.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             11.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          7.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             12.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          10.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             1.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (18.2%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (57.5%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (15.5%)

  Separate facilities\* (8.9%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Massachusetts Department of
Public Health

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? Yes

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
12,906

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 100

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 0.0

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        75.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          75.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        8.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          7.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        13.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          12.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        3.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (46.9%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (6.7%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (5.0%)

  Complete prior to max age (19.6%)

  Eligibility not determined (5.4%)

  All other (16.4%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Michigan

  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       554
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         1,730,668
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$8,278
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 74.7
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       13.7
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 20,887

6-17 years old 194,401

18-21 years old 10,773

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 11.2

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 37

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 57

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 13,479

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 92

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             74.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          75.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             19.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          17.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             3.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             1.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (44.4%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (28.5%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (23.3%)

  Separate facilities\* (4.0%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Michigan Department of
Education

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
7,094

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 77

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 0.5

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        77.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          73.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        15.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          17.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        4.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          6.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        1.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        1.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (44.2%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (3.3%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (12.7%)

  Complete prior to max age (6.9%)

  Eligibility not determined (4.0%)

  All other (29.0%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Minnesota

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       417
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         851,384
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$7,645
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 70.9
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       8.7
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 11,804

6-17 years old 94,478

18-21 years old 4,682

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 11.1

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma† 48

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out† 51

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 7,716

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 91

†Minnesota did not report any students receiving a certificate of
completion.

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             80.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          85.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             9.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          5.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             3.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             3.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             3.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (63.7%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (22.1%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (8.7%)

  Separate facilities\* (5.5%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Minnesota Department of
Children, Families, and Learning

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
3,052

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 77

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 4.5

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        83.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          81.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        6.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          6.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        4.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          6.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        2.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        2.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (82.0%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (0.0%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (0.0%)

  Complete prior to max age (12.8%)

  Eligibility not determined (0.0%)

  All other (5.2%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Mississippi

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       152
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         493,507
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$5,175
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 48.8
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       24.9
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 6,902

6-17 years old 52,533

18-21 years old 2,761

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 10.6

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 22

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 35

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 4,229

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 92

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             44.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          52.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             54.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          44.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             0.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (47.1%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (28.6%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (22.2%)

  Separate facilities\* (2.1%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Mississippi State Department
of Health

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
2,030

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 51

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 6.3

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        44.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          52.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        53.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          44.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        0.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        0.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (28.4%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (9.1%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (7.8%)

  Complete prior to max age (12.3%)

  Eligibility not determined (10.3%)

  All other (32.1%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Missouri

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       524
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         909,792
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$6,657
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 69.4
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       14.8
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 12,222

6-17 years old 122,521

18-21 years old 6,781

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 13.5

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 58

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 37

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 8,697

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 93

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             77.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          81.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             20.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          14.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             1.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (53.2%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (30.9%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (12.6%)

  Separate facilities\* (3.4%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Missouri Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
2,825

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 79

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 7.9

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        84.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          79.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        12.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          14.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        1.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        0.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (57.1%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (5.1%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (4.9%)

  Complete prior to max age (10.5%)

  Eligibility not determined (4.1%)

  All other (18.3%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Montana

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       452
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         151,947
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$6,726
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 54.1
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       18.8
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 1,687

6-17 years old 16,731

18-21 years old 844

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 11.0

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 63

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 35

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 881

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 95

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             81.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          86.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             0.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             1.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             15.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          9.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (55.2%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (32.5%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (10.7%)

  Separate facilities\* (1.7%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Montana Department of Public
Health and Human Services

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services 600

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 91

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 5.2

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        80.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          84.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        0.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        2.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        15.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          10.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        1.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (29.1%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (5.6%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (5.0%)

  Complete prior to max age (17.3%)

  Eligibility not determined (6.9%)

  All other (36.1%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Nebraska

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       555
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         285,095
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$7,223
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 69.8
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       11.9
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 3,896

6-17 years old 37,525

18-21 years old 2,443

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 13.2

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 42

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 54

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 2,218

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 98

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             81.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          84.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             8.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          5.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             6.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          7.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             2.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (59.3%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (25.2%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (12.9%)

  Separate facilities\* (2.6%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Nebraska Department of
Education

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services 953

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 68

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 10.8

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        84.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          79.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        3.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          5.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        9.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          11.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        1.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        0.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (30.8%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (10.3%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (0.0%)

  Complete prior to max age (0.0%)

  Eligibility not determined (57.8%)

  All other (1.1%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Nevada

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       17
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         356,814
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$5,807
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 91.5
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       13.6
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 3,976

6-17 years old 34,957

18-21 years old 1,294

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 9.8

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 22

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 46

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 2,027

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 97

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             57.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          58.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             15.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          8.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             22.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          27.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             2.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             2.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (50.7%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (31.4%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (15.7%)

  Separate facilities\* (2.2%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Nevada Department of Human
Resources

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services 895

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 44

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 5.3

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        57.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          52.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        10.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          7.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        24.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          33.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        2.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        4.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (28.6%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (1.6%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (3.4%)

  Complete prior to max age (11.6%)

  Eligibility not determined (19.8%)

  All other (35.1%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

New Hampshire

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       178
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         206,847
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$7,286
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 59.3
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       6.9
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 2,452

6-17 years old 26,399

18-21 years old 1,419

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 12.8

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 49

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 48

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 2,086

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 83

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             96.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          94.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             1.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             1.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (73.9%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (17.6%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (3.9%)

  Separate facilities\* (4.6%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services New Hampshire Department of
Health and Human Services

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? Yes

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
1,174

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 94

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 5.3

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        92.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          93.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        1.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        2.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        3.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (57.6%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (0.0%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (0.0%)

  Complete prior to max age (28.9%)

  Eligibility not determined (0.0%)

  All other (13.5%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

New Jersey

  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       603
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         1,341,656
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$11,248
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 94.4
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       10.5
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 16,716

6-17 years old 202,000

18-21 years old 10,128

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 15.1

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma† 71

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out† 27

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 16,067

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 98

†New Jersey did not report any students receiving a certificate of
completion.

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             61.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          60.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             21.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          16.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             14.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          16.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             2.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          6.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (44.2%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (27.8%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (18.1%)

  Separate facilities\* (9.9%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services New Jersey Department of
Health and Senior Services

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
6,412

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 92

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 4.8

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        65.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          57.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        16.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          16.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        13.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          19.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        4.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          7.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (50.4%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (4.4%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (2.1%)

  Complete prior to max age (10.3%)

  Eligibility not determined (18.8%)

  All other (14.0%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

New Mexico

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       89
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         320,260
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$6,313
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 75.0
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       25.5
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 5,145

6-17 years old 44,769

18-21 years old 2,311

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 14.0

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 46

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 51

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 3,981

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 90

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             32.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          35.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             3.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             52.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          49.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             12.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          12.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (33.3%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (32.4%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (32.5%)

  Separate facilities\* (1.9%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services New Mexico Department of
Health

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? Yes

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
1,834

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 65

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 1.0

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        30.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          32.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        2.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        49.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          52.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        16.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          12.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        1.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (33.7%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (11.5%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (4.2%)

  Complete prior to max age (8.9%)

  Eligibility not determined (4.6%)

  All other (37.1%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

New York

  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       703
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         2,872,132
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$10,716
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 87.5
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       19.1
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 53,313

6-17 years old 364,975

18-21 years old 21,944

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 12.7

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 37

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 43

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 40,264

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 75

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             53.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          56.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             23.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          18.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             19.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          19.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             2.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          5.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (49.5%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (12.9%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (29.8%)

  Separate facilities\* (7.8%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services New York Department of
Health

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
30,417

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 76

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 1.4

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        69.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          53.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        12.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          18.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        15.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          21.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        2.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          6.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (45.6%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (1.8%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (2.7%)

  Complete prior to max age (14.5%)

  Eligibility not determined (21.2%)

  All other (14.2%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

North Carolina

  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       121
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         1,315,363
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$6,346
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 60.2
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       16.5
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 19,010

6-17 years old 161,850

18-21 years old 6,112

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 12.3

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 34

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 47

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 9,522

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 83

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             57.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          63.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             36.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          26.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             2.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          6.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             1.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (58.5%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (21.9%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (17.5%)

  Separate facilities\* (2.2%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services North Carolina Department of
Health and Human Services

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? Yes

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
5,655

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 84

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 9.7

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        55.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          62.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        32.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          24.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        7.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          9.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        1.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        3.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (28.4%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (8.2%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (0.0%)

  Complete prior to max age (3.2%)

  Eligibility not determined (36.4%)

  All other (23.7%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

North Dakota

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       222
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         106,047
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$6,125
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 55.9
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       13.1
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 1,294

6-17 years old 11,627

18-21 years old 706

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 11.0

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 63

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 33

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 746

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 95

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             86.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          89.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             1.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             1.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             10.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          7.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (78.9%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (15.5%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (3.7%)

  Separate facilities\* (2.0%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services North Dakota Department of
Human Services

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services 371

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 92

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 6.9

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        80.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          85.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        2.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        2.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        13.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          9.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        1.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (1.0%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (14.1%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (7.1%)

  Complete prior to max age (12.1%)

  Eligibility not determined (4.0%)

  All other (61.6%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Ohio

  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       662
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         1,830,985
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$7,571
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 77.4
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       14.1
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 19,075

6-17 years old 206,344

18-21 years old 13,128

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 11.3

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma† 69

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out† 22

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 13,927

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 95

†Ohio did not report any students receiving a certificate of completion.

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             78.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          81.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             19.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          14.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             1.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (41.0%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (31.9%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (19.0%)

  Separate facilities\* (8.2%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Ohio Department of Health

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
7,612

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 55

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 2.0

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        78.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          80.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        16.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          15.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        3.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        1.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (25.4%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (10.8%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (17.2%)

  Complete prior to max age (2.6%)

  Eligibility not determined (10.3%)

  All other (33.5%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Oklahoma

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       543
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         622,139
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$6,019
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 65.3
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       20.0
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 6,714

6-17 years old 76,821

18-21 years old 4,266

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 12.4

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma† 58

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out† 41

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 4,244

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 98

†Oklahoma did not report any students receiving a certificate of
completion.

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             65.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          70.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             14.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          10.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             3.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          7.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             15.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          10.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             2.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (46.8%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (39.3%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (12.3%)

  Separate facilities\* (1.6%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Oklahoma State Department of
Education

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
2,627

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 93

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 0.0

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        74.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          67.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        11.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          10.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        7.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          9.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        6.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          10.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        1.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (28.5%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (5.5%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (0.8%)

  Complete prior to max age (6.3%)

  Eligibility not determined (11.3%)

  All other (47.6%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Oregon

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       198
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         551,480
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$7,528
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 78.7
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       15.1
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data on special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 7,227

6-17 years old 65,866

18-21 years old 3,036

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 11.9

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 33

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 55

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 3,063

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 96

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             83.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          80.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             3.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             9.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          11.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             2.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             1.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (72.0%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (16.1%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (8.1%)

  Separate facilities\* (3.9%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Oregon Department of
Education

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
1,887

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 54

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 3.4

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        78.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          75.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        2.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        14.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          17.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        2.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        2.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (69.3%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (1.3%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (5.0%)

  Complete prior to max age (5.6%)

  Eligibility not determined (0.3%)

  All other (18.6%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Pennsylvania

  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       501
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         1,821,627
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$8,210
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 77.1
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       13.1
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 21,885

6-17 years old 215,441

18-21 years old 12,405

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 11.8

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 59

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 40

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 17,099

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 100

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             78.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          80.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             16.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          12.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             5.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (40.6%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (33.6%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (22.3%)

  Separate facilities\* (3.6%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Pennsylvania Department of
Public Welfare

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
10,191

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 91

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 5.5

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        77.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          78.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        15.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          13.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        6.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          6.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        1.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (53.5%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (1.6%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (3.4%)

  Complete prior to max age (19.1%)

  Eligibility not determined (2.5%)

  All other (19.8%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Rhode Island

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       36
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         158,046
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$9,315
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 90.9
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       15.0
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 2,692

6-17 years old 27,821

18-21 years old 1,303

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 17.6

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 65

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 29

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 1,738

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 98

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             79.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          76.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             6.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          6.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             12.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          12.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             1.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (46.1%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (20.1%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (27.9%)

  Separate facilities\* (6.0%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Rhode Island Department of
Health

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
1,088

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 68

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 2.1

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        69.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          72.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        7.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          7.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        20.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          16.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        1.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (39.6%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (8.8%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (20.1%)

  Complete prior to max age (6.3%)

  Eligibility not determined (0.0%)

  All other (25.3%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

South Carolina

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       89
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         691,078
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$6,631
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 60.5
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       18.2
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 11,967

6-17 years old 94,179

18-21 years old 3,891

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 13.6

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 24

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 48

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 5,267

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 93

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             49.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          58.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             48.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          36.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             1.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (31.5%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (41.8%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (24.2%)

  Separate facilities\* (2.5%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services South Carolina Department of
Health and Environmental Control

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
2,093

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 66

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 1.7

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        54.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          59.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        41.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          34.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        3.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        0.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (49.9%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (3.7%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (3.3%)

  Complete prior to max age (10.7%)

  Eligibility not determined (10.1%)

  All other (22.3%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

South Dakota

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       176
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         127,542
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$6,191
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 51.9
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       15.1
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 2,244

6-17 years old 13,902

18-21 years old 785

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 10.9

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 64

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 27

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 951

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 98

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             79.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          83.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             1.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             1.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             16.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          12.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (64.9%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (24.6%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (6.2%)

  Separate facilities\* (4.3%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services South Dakota Department of
Education and Cultural Affairs

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services 655

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 77

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 19.7

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        73.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          79.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        1.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        0.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        23.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          15.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        0.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (60.2%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (9.1%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (1.5%)

  Complete prior to max age (2.3%)

  Eligibility not determined (2.8%)

  All other (24.0%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Tennessee

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       138
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         925,030
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$5,687
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 63.6
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       17.8
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 11,132

6-17 years old 109,372

18-21 years old 5,741

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 11.8

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 31

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 27

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 4,747

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 98

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             72.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          74.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             25.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          21.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             1.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (45.1%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (34.6%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (17.9%)

  Separate facilities\* (2.4%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Tennessee Department of
Education

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
4,701

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 60

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 9.6

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        71.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          73.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        22.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          21.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        3.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        1.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (38.8%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (4.2%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (3.1%)

  Complete prior to max age (8.0%)

  Eligibility not determined (7.1%)

  All other (38.9%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Texas

  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       1,040
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         4,163,447
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$6,539
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 82.5
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       20.7
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------

Special Education

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 37,244

6-17 years old 434,839

18-21 years old 20,774

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 10.4

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma† 69

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out† 31

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 26,898

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 89

†Texas did not report any students receiving a certificate of
completion.

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             42.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          44.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             18.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          12.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             38.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          39.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             1.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (28.5%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (52.2%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (17.5%)

  Separate facilities\* (1.7%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Texas Interagency Council on
Early Childhood Intervention

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
18,171

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 89

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 10.2

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        42.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          40.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        12.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          11.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        42.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          45.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        2.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (35.2%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (3.9%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (3.2%)

  Complete prior to max age (15.0%)

  Eligibility not determined (15.9%)

  All other (26.8%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Utah

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       40
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         484,677
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$4,674
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 88.2
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       11.1
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 5,922

6-17 years old 46,289

18-21 years old 2,359

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 9.6

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 42

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 54

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 2,322

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 94

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             83.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          84.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             1.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             10.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          10.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             2.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             1.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (42.4%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (32.4%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (21.4%)

  Separate facilities\* (3.8%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Utah Department of Health

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
2,494

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 76

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 1.3

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        85.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          82.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        1.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        9.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          13.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        2.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        1.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (39.3%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (5.6%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (7.8%)

  Complete prior to max age (17.1%)

  Eligibility not determined (8.8%)

  All other (21.5%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Vermont

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       292
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         101,179
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$9,153
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 38.2
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       11.6
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 1,293

6-17 years old 11,909

18-21 years old 684

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 11.8

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 51

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 45

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 1,033

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 96

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             96.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          96.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             1.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             1.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (78.6%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (9.4%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (6.0%)

  Separate facilities\* (6.1%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Vermont Department of Health

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services 471

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 74

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 18.9

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        90.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          96.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        4.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        1.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        2.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (67.8%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (6.1%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (1.3%)

  Complete prior to max age (6.6%)

  Eligibility not determined (4.6%)

  All other (13.7%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Virginia

  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       137
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         1,163,091
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$7,281
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 73.0
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       12.2
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 15,145

6-17 years old 148,287

18-21 years old 7,086

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 12.8

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 49

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 32

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 12,738

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 84

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             65.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          66.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             25.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          24.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             6.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          5.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             1.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (36.9%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (34.5%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (25.2%)

  Separate facilities\* (3.5%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services\
Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance
Abuse Services

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
4,743

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 73

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 3.1

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        64.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          64.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        25.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          22.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        6.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          7.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        2.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (32.8%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (9.3%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (17.9%)

  Complete prior to max age (9.2%)

  Eligibility not determined (6.7%)

  All other (24.1%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Washington

  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       296
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         1,009,200
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$6,750
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 82.0
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       13.2
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 11,881

6-17 years old 103,950

18-21 years old 5,139

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 10.3

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 48

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 44

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 4,719

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 99

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             74.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          76.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             7.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             10.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          10.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             3.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             4.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          6.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (48.7%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (34.6%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (15.5%)

  Separate facilities\* (1.2%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Washington Department of
Social and Health Services

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
3,119

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 37

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 8.6

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        72.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          72.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        5.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.5
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        16.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          14.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        2.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        3.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          6.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (28.3%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (1.9%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (1.3%)

  Complete prior to max age (54.8%)

  Eligibility not determined (2.8%)

  All other (11.0%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

West Virginia

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       55
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         282,885
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$7,534
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 46.1
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       21.9
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 5,332

6-17 years old 42,660

18-21 years old 2,144

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 15.1

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 49

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 45

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 2,699

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 82

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             94.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          94.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             4.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             0.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (49.5%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (36.6%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (12.9%)

  Separate facilities\* (1.0%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services West Virginia Department of
Health and Human Resources

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? Yes

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
1,553

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 96

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 0.9

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        94.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          94.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        4.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          4.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        0.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.9
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        0.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (17.0%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (16.2%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (19.3%)

  Complete prior to max age (8.6%)

  Eligibility not determined (11.7%)

  All other (27.2%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Wisconsin

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       433
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         879,361
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$8,243
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 68.3
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       11.0
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 14,574

6-17 years old 106,158

18-21 years old 6,303

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 12.1

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 60

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 37

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 7,374

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 98

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             78.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          83.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             14.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          8.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             4.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          5.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             1.8

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             2.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (43.2%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (40.4%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (14.4%)

  Separate facilities\* (1.9%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Wisconsin Department of
Health and Family Services

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
5,212

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 78

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 5.2

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        72.1

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          79.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        16.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          9.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        7.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          7.3
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        1.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        2.0

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Part B eligible (49.2%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (6.7%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (4.0%)

  Complete prior to max age (11.7%)

  Eligibility not determined (8.1%)

  All other (20.4%)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Wyoming

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       48
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         88,128
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$7,835
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 65.1
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       13.9
  \[U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic          
  Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, State       
  Estimates for People Under Age 18 in Poverty U.S., 2000       
  released October 2003;                                        
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/stcty/doo_oo.html.\]            
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 1,867

6-17 years old 10,852

18-21 years old 567

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 12.3

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 41

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 56

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 916

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 95

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             86.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          87.1
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             1.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             7.6

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          8.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             4.2

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          2.8
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.3

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

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  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (52.2%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (35.1%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (9.7%)

  Separate facilities\* (3.0%)
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\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Wyoming Department of Health

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services 531

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 80

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 10.8

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

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  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        81.9

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          84.2
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        1.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          1.0
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        8.5

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          10.6
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        7.7

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          3.4
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        0.4

  National population \[U.S. Census Bureau, Population          0.7
  Estimates Program, Population Estimates for 2001, released    
  October 2003;                                                 
  eire.census.gov/popest/data/states/files/STC4-6R.txt.\]       
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Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

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  Part B eligible (47.5%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (3.4%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (3.1%)

  Complete prior to max age (16.3%)

  Eligibility not determined (0.0%)

  All other (29.8%)
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Puerto Rico

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  Number of regular school districts \[U.S. Department of       1
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, Local Education Agency Universe Survey,         
  2001-02.\]                                                    

  Public school preK-12 enrollment \[U.S. Department of         604,177
  Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common   
  Core of Data, State Nonfiscal Survey, 2001-02.\]              

  Per-pupil expenditures \[U.S. Department of Education,        \$3,685
  National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of      
  Data, National Public Education Financial Survey, 2000-01.\]  

  Percentage of population in urban areas \[U.S. Census Bureau, 94.4
  Urban and Rural \[6\] -- Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent     
  Data Universe: Total Population, Census 2000.\]               

  Percentage of children under age 18 below poverty level       Data not
                                                                available
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Special Education (Part B)

All data about special education on this page are from DANS. \[U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data
Analysis System (DANS).\]

Number of children served under IDEA

3-5 years old 7,378

6-17 years old 55,371

18-21 years old 3,125

Percentage of 6-17 enrollment served under IDEA 9.2

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school with
a diploma 25

Percentage of students with disabilities ages 14-21 exiting school by
dropping out 46

Number of special education teachers for students ages 6-21 3,279

Percentage of fully certified special education teachers for students
ages 6-21 99

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Special Education and the National
Population, Ages 6-21: 2001

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  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             0.0

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Special education                                             0.0

  Hispanic                                                      

  Special education                                             100.0

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Special education                                             0.0

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Special education                                             0.0
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Distribution of Special Education Students in Different Educational
Environments: 2000

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  Outside regular classroom less than 21% of time (44.2%)

  Outside regular classroom between 21 and 60% of time (30.9%)

  Outside regular classroom more than 60% of time (18.4%)

  Separate facilities\* (6.4%)
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\*Includes public facility, private facility, public residential
facility, private residential facility, and home/hospital environment.

Note: Please see the Data Notes at the end of section III for any
information the state submitted to clarify its data submission.

Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (Part C)

All data about early intervention services on this page are from DANS.
\[U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
Data Analysis System (DANS).\]

Lead agency for early intervention services Puerto Rico Department of
Health

Services provided to infants and toddlers at risk of developmental
delay? No

Number of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services
2,983

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in the home 35

Percentage of infants and toddlers served in programs for typically
developing children 2.2

Racial/Ethnic Composition of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Early
Intervention and the National Population, Birth Through 2 Years of Age:
2001

  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
  White (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        0.0

  Black (not Hispanic)                                          

  Part C                                                        0.0

  Hispanic                                                      

  Part C                                                        100.0

  American Indian/Alaska Native                                 

  Part C                                                        0.0

  Asian/Pacific Islander                                        

  Part C                                                        0.0
  ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------

Reasons for Exiting Early Intervention Program: 2000-01

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  Part B eligible (71.2%)

  Not eligible, exit to other programs (0.4%)

  Not eligible, exit with no referral (0.4%)

  Complete prior to max age (9.4%)

  Eligibility not determined (2.4%)

  All other (16.1%)
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