Recently, PDE’s Bureau of Special Education (BSE) issued guidance which states, “LEAs should work to ensure that a student receiving special education services is continuing to be provided with FAPE, as appropriate and reasonable for each student’s circumstances. Educational and related services and supports may need to be adjusted accordingly.” Services to be provided to students identified as … [Read more...] about Applying IDEA and Section 504 in the Time of COVID
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IDEA Procedural and Timeline Relief Recommended
On March 31, 2020, state and local special education administration organizations recommended temporary relief for certain IDEA provisions due to the school closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The organizations involved in drafting the recommendations include the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) and the Counsel of Administrators of Special … [Read more...] about IDEA Procedural and Timeline Relief Recommended
