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and related services are provided annually to about 124,000 eligible students in the state across 295 school districts. Special education represents about 11.6
percent of the state's total K-12 population.
The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) establishes the template for which special education services are provided.
RCW 28A.155 provides the statutory basis for special education services in Washington, and
WAC 392-172A provides the regulatory basis for both IDEA and RCW 28A.155.
There are three major components of the special education section at OSPI: data management, compliance program review, and
compliance dispute resolution.
Annual State Application for Fiscal Year 2010
OSPI amended its annual state application under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as Amended in 2004 for Federal Fiscal Year 2010. This application is now available for public comment. Please submit your comments in writing to
speced@k12.wa.us, fax to 360-586-0247 or mail to the Special Education Office, OSPI, PO Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200 and refer to the Annual State Special Education Application.
This application is broken into the following sections: Section I contains
the submission statement. Section II contains assurances regarding the
eligibility requirements for Public Law 108-446 (IDEA 2004) and it contains
certifications regarding compliance with IDEA 2004 and other federal laws
governing federal programs. Section III is a description of the use of funds
under Part B of IDEA 2004. Section IV describes State Administration.
(posted 2/26/10)
OSPI, Special Education expedited rule making for WAC 392-172A-05080
OSPI received a petition for rule making to clarify language in WAC 392-172A-05080, regarding the timeframe for filing a request for a due process hearing. WAC 392-172A-05080 as currently drafted describes the content of a request for a due process hearing, but does not provide a clear description of the timeframe in which a request for a due process hearing must be made. OSPI is using expedited rule making procedures because it is adopting a federal regulation without material change, as permitted by RCW 34.05.353(1)(b). If you object to the use of the expedited rule making process, you must express your objection in writing by 5:00 p.m. on April 5, 2010. Please see the CR-105 for more information. If you have any questions about this proposed expedited rule, please contact Sarah White at
sarah.white@k12.wa.us or (360) 725-6075.
OSPI, Special Education Rule Adoption for WAC 392-172A
OSPI adopted rules on October 1, 2009, which amend certain sections of WAC 392-172A. The final rules were adopted after public and written comment. The rules are effective November 2, 2009, which is 31 days after filing the rule making order.
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