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**DISCLAIMER:** Older inks may not currently work. **Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District Case Q&A**
 OSERS released a Question and Answer (Q&A) document addressing the U.S. Supreme Court decision in *Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District Re-1,*which clarified the scope of the free appropriate public education (FAPE) requirements in the *Individuals with Disabilities Education Act* (*IDEA*). The Court held that "to meet its substantive obligation under the *IDEA*, a school must offer [a child] an [individualized education program] IEP reasonably calculated to enable a child to make progress appropriate in light of the child's circumstances." This Q&A document provides an overview of the facts and issue in the case, a discussion of the *IDEA* FAPE requirements and includes questions addressing implementation considerations. The Department's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) is interested in receiving comments from families, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to assist us in identifying implementation questions and best practices that may inform future guidance on this decision. If you are interested in commenting on this document or have additional questions, please send them to OSERS by email at EndrewF@ed.gov. **Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District Case Q&A**(PDF, 561KB) **A Commentary by Betsy DeVos: "Tolerating Low Expectations for Children With Disabilities Must End"** 12/07/2017
 **Regulatory Reform Update**
 As part of the Department's continuing regulatory reform initiative, OSERS has rescinded 72 policy guidance documents for being outdated, unnecessary or ineffective. Below is an update letter to stakeholders, a chart indicating those rescinded OSERS policy guidance documents, and a similar chart with the reasons for rescinding. **OSERS Regulatory Reform Update from Acting Assistant Secretary Kimberly M. Richey** (PDF, 84KB) **Chart of Rescinded OSERS Guidance Documents** (PDF, 124KB) **Chart of Rescinded OSERS Guidance Documents, with Reasons for Rescinding** (PDF, 415KB) **Transcript of October 24, 2017 Stakeholders Call** (PDF, 381KB) **October, 2017 Regulatory Reform Task Force Status Report** (PDF, 381KB) 10/30/2017
 **Hurricane Help Information & Resources**
 The U.S. Department of Education activated its emergency response contact center in response to the devastating impact of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. The Department's stakeholders who are seeking informational resources as well as those seeking relief from Department-based administrative requirements should contact the Department toll free at **1‐844‐348‐4082**, or by email at **HarveyRelief@ed.go**v, **IrmaRelief@ed.gov** or **MariaRelief@ed.gov**. **Disaster Help Information and Resources** **Información en Español** 10/17/2017
 ***2017 IDEA Determinations Fact Sheet***
 **2017 IDEA Determinations Fact Sheet** Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA  ***2017 IDEA Determinations Fact Sheet*** (PDF, 111KB) 06/30/2017
 ***IDEA* Regulations Technical Changes**
 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA Federal Register IDEA Elementary and Secondary Education Act ESEA Every Student Succeeds Act ESSA **Federal Register** chart  06/30/2017
 **ED Regulatory Reform Task Force Progress Report and a Request for Comments**
 *Federal Register* **submit comments** 06/27/2017
 **New *IDEA* Website Released**
 *Individuals with Disabilities Education Act* (*IDEA*) Website ***New IDEA Website Features:*** Improved site navigation and design
Expanded search options
Expanded content
Audience specific-information
Enhanced accessibility
Streamlined resources ***More:*** Visit the New *IDEA* Website
Provide Feedback Through OSERS' BlogDownload the New *IDEA* Website Flyer 06/01/2017
 ***A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities*, May, 2017**
 On March 27, 2017, President Trump signed Public Law No. 115-13, which rescinded the Department of Education's regulations relating to accountability and state plans under the *Elementary and Secondary Education Ac*t of 1965, as reauthorized by the *Every Student Succeeds Act* (*ESSA*). In order to reflect these changes, OSERS has revised and is reissuing *A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities, May, 2017* to remove references to the now rescinded *ESSA* regulations. ***A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities, May, 2017*** (PDF, 1.8MB) **Webinar** Watch this March 10, 2017, OSERS technical assistance **Webinar**, which provides an overview of *A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities*. 05/19/2017
 **Significant Disproportionality (Equity in *IDEA*) Essential Questions and Answers and a Model State Timeline**
 These resources are a follow-up to the *Equity in IDEA* final regulation, which was published in the *Federal Register* on Dec. 19, 2016, and became effective on Jan. 18, 2017. The *Q&A* is a guidance document that includes questions and answers on the rule, including the standard methodology; remedies; effective and compliance dates; and a glossary of terms. It is intended to be used as a resource for states as they begin engaging with stakeholders around the implementation of the final rule. The *Model State Timeline* outlines the different streams of work and the timelines that states should consider as they implement the new rule. ***Essential Questions and Answers*** PDF (631KB) ***Model State Timeline*** PDF (324KB) **Technical Assistance for Equity in *IDEA* Implementation** Find your IDC Part B Liaison at***ideadata.org***

Webinar: ***Equity in IDEA 101: Contents of the Final Rule***.

OSEP IDEAs That Work: ***Disproportionality and Equity***. 03/31/2017
 **Joint Statement on Collaboration and Coordination of the MIECHV and *IDEA* Part C Programs**
 This joint statement from the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Health and Human Services (HHS) sets a vision for stronger partnerships, collaboration, and coordination between awardees of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV) and the *Individuals with Disabilities Education Act* (*IDEA*) Part C Program. *Joint Policy Statement on Collaboration and Coordination of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C Programs*(PDF, 1.0MB) 01/19/2017
 **Intervention *IDEA*s Information Brief Series**
 OSERS' Office of Special Education Programs is pleased to announce the release of three documents as part of the new Intervention IDEAs information brief series. These documents provide information on interventions to address academic and behavioral challenges in infants, toddlers, children, and youth impacted by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), lead exposure, and opioids. Each brief includes a description of the issue, examples of practices associated with the interventions, quality indicators, or measures of the positive impacts that may occur as a result of the intervention, and links to additional resources. The briefs offer links to resources from numerous federal agencies, such as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They also cite data and statistics from nationally recognized researchers on these topics. 01/18/2017
 **A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities**
 OSERS is pleased to publish (now revised) *A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities* to advance our efforts in ensuring that all students and youth with disabilities are equipped with the skills and knowledge to be engaged in the 21st century workforce. *A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities* (Now revised) (PDF, 1.6MB) 01/12/2017
 **Updated Dear Colleague Letter on Preschool Least Restrictive Environments.**
 OSERS' Office of Special Education Programs released an updated Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) related to Preschool Least Restrictive Environments (LRE). The policy guidance provided in the DCL covers: Key statutory and regulatory requirements,
Preschool placement options,
Reporting educational environments data for preschool children with disabilities, and
Use of *Individuals with Disabilities Education Act* (*IDEA*) Part B funds for preschool children with disabilities. Much of the information provided is reaffirming our guidance from the past but we have included new clarification around definitions, data collection, and funding. 01/12/2017
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