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OSERS Spotlight Items from 2023

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### * **2023 Early Childhood Transition Questions and Answers***

OSERS' Office of Special Education Programs released an updated **Early Childhood Transition Q&A** document, which incorporates longstanding policy and provides further clarification on early childhood transition from IDEA Part C early intervention services to IDEA Part B preschool services.

11/29/2023

### * **Commemorating the 48th Anniversary of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act***

48 years ago, President Gerald Ford signed into law the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA), which later became known as the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA. **Learn about work done this past year** to improve outcomes for millions of children with disabilities receiving special education and related services under the IDEA.

11/29/2023

### * **Joint Policy Statement on the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs***

This **policy statement**, released jointly by the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services, states that all young children with disabilities should have access to high-quality inclusive early childhood programs that provide individualized and appropriate support so they can fully participate alongside their peers without disabilities, meet high expectations, and achieve their full potential.

11/28/2023

### * **Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act: Through Our History, Successes, and Vision for the Future***

The U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration and the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation presents a special feature video, “**Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act: Through our History, Successes, and Vision for the Future.**” In the video, former Senator Tom Harkin recounts the history behind the Rehabilitation Act; guitarist George Dennehy performs his song, "Work Makes the World Go Round," featuring individuals with disabilities at work; and OSERS Assistant Secretary Glenna Wright-Gallo discusses the impact of the Rehabilitation Act. Read more about the **celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act**.

09/26/2023

### * **U.S. Department of Education Awards Nearly $199 Million to Improve Career Opportunities for Students With Disabilities Through Partnerships***

OSERS Rehabilitation Services Administration **announced** it will **fund 20 model Pathways to Partnerships** innovative model demonstration projects focused on improving economic self-sufficiency for children and youth with disabilities by creating systemic approaches to enhance post-school outcomes.

09/15/2023

### * **Final Blog in Discipline Discussion Series, 200+ Resources***

OSEP Director Valerie C. Williams provided five actions people can take to reduce exclusionary discipline in her final **Discipline Discussions blog** released July 31. 

07/31/2023

### * **OSERS Staff Honor Judy Huemann’s Legacy***

OSERS staff reflect on Judy's legacy in a **video tribute**.

07/26/2023

### * **Guidance on State General Supervision Responsibilities under Parts B and C of the IDEA.***

The Office of Special Education Programs released on July 24, 2023, an updated **policy guidance**, which takes immediate effect, to ensure and strengthen the rights and protections guaranteed to children with disabilities and their families under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 
                - **Dear Colleague Letter**
                - **Guidance**
                - **Press Release**

07/24/2023

### * **Improving Access to Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities***

OSERS Deputy Assistant Secretary Katy Neas, OMB Associate Director for Education, Income Maintenance and Labor Sherry Lachman, and OMB Education Program Examiner Bert Wyman released a **joint message** on the Biden-Harris administration’s stance at promoting early intervention services, or EIS, for infants and toddlers with disabilities.

01/11/2023

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