During this coronavirus pandemic it is important that states, communities, educators, and families are equipped with resources and flexibilities that empower students to continue pursuing their education goals . This includes the ongoing development of guidance and policies related to elementary and secondary education, special education, higher education, and other essential components of lifelong learning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also continues to provide updated guidance for school settings.

Please send questions on which the Department can be helpful to: COVID-19@ed.gov.

What's New!

• OSEP Questions & Answers: Implementation of IDEA Part C Provision of Services (October 21, 2020)
• RSA COVID-19 Questions & Answers:
  State VR Services and AIVRS programs under the Rehabilitation Act, and Business Enterprise programs under the Randolph-Sheppard Act (October 16, 2020)
• Implementation of IDEA Part B Provision of Services in the COVID-19 environment (September 28, 2020)
• Waiver Authority for the Period of Availability for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C Funds for Federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018:
  Letter Announcing Waiver Authority (PDF) | Request Form for Waiver (PDF) (September 10, 2020)
• Fact Sheet Regarding Contracted Services Not Performed Due to COVID-19 (September 1, 2020)
• Extension of flexibilities related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) – further extension of selected deadlines for Title IV, HEA programs (August 21, 2020)

Department of Education Resources