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"Improving educational results for children with disabilities is an essential element of our national policy of ensuring equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities." Findings of Congress, Public Law 108-446. Section 601(c)(1).

What is IDEA?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as amended in 2004 (IDEA 2004-PL 108-446), is a federal law governing special education services and federal funding for eligible infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities across the country. Children and youth (ages 3-21) receive special education and related services under IDEA, Part B. Infants and toddlers with disabilities (ages birth-2) and their families receive early intervention services under IDEA Part C. In Oregon, IDEA funds helped support the education of almost 83,000 children with disabilities in the past year. For more information about IDEA see the U.S. Department of Education website at http://idea.ed.gov.

Public Notice and Comment - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
As required by federal law, the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) announces its annual applications for federal IDEA funds are opening for public review and comment. The notice period for IDEA Part C begins February 19 and ends on April 19, 2013. ODE will accept comments on Part C between March 10 and April 8, 2013. The notice period for IDEA Part B begins February 22 and ends April 22, 2013. ODE will accept comments on Part B beginning March 10 and ending April 8, 2013.

For information about Part B contact:
Steven W. Smith, Director of Operations eMail
Oregon Department of Education
Office of Student Learning & Partnerships
255 Capitol St. NE
Salem, Oregon 97310-1300
Fax: 503-378-5156


For information about Part C contact:
Nancy Johnson-Dorn, Director of Early Childhood eMail
Oregon Department of Education
Office of Student Learning & Partnerships
255 Capitol St. NE
Salem, Oregon 97310-1300
Fax: 503-378-5156



State Reporting under IDEA




State Resources


  • Oregon Standard IEP
    IDEA 2004 impacts the Oregon Standard IEP form. The new provisions go into effect July 1, 2005.

  • School Age Forms
    Forms that may be necessary in addition to the standard IEP, such as "statement of eligibility," may be found by using the School Age Forms link.



U.S. Department of Education Resources - Legislation and Policy


Other Resources External Link
Associated Topics
Contacts
  • Ruby Sandberg Email    (503) 947-5738
    Office of Student Learning & Partnerships - Executive Support Specialist

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