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OSEP: Legislation and Policy


The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) assists states with implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). As part of its mission, OSEP is charged with developing, communicating and disseminating federal policy on early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and on the provision of special education and related services for children with disabilities.

Policy Letters and Policy Support Documents
(On OSERS IDEA Website)

 

Other Policy-related Information


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Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
Page Last Reviewed:
March 28, 2022

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