The purpose of the Technical Assistance on State Data Collection program is to improve the capacity of States to meet IDEA data collection and reporting requirements.

The Technical Assistance on State Data Collection program purpose is to improve the capacity of states to meet IDEA data collection and reporting requirements.

Additional links to useful data links related to special education.

Section 618 of the IDEA requires that each state submit data about the infants and toddlers, birth through age 2, and children with disabilities, ages 3 through 21, who receive special education and related services.

Under section 616(i)(2) of IDEA, awards may be made to provide technical assistance to improve the capacity of states to meet data collection requirements.