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Special education laws were first developed at the federal level and then at the state level. The basis for most special education law is found in three federal statutes: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 19073, and the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

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Special Education Process Q&A Compendium Special Education Process Q&A Compendium This Question and Answer Compendium is a collection of frequently asked questions received by the Bureau of Special Education (BSE) regarding the implementation of Title 34 Part B Code of Federal Regulations and Title 22 PA Code Chapter 14 and 711 State Regulations. Questions related to this Compendium should be directed to the BSE.
Guidelines for Calculating Educational Environment for Federal Special Education Reporting Guidelines for Calculating Educational Environment for Federal Special Education Reporting The purpose of this document is to guide Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams in calculating the Educational Environment in Section VIII of the IEP, for PennData reporting.
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Special Education in Pennsylvania: A Focus on Data-Driven Programs and Services 2017-2018 Special Education in Pennsylvania: A Focus on Data-Driven Programs and Services 2017-2018 This booklet highlights the Bureau of Special Education’s statewide data regarding the students receiving special education services in the commonwealth.

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CAPS: Helping Students Succeed and Graduate From High School - Strategies for Families CAPS: Helping Students Succeed and Graduate From High School - Strategies for Families This fact sheet provides strategies for families to help students succeed and graduate from high school.
Surrogate Parent Guidelines for IDEA-Eligible or Thought-to-Be Eligible Students Surrogate Parent Guidelines for IDEA-Eligible or Thought-to-Be Eligible Students The guidelines were developed to assist local educational agencies (LEAs), placing agencies – both private and public – and other service providers in the implementation of the requirements pertaining to the appointment of surrogate parents for special education process and procedures.
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