The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) assists states with implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). As part of its mission, OSEP is charged with developing, communicating and disseminating federal policy on early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and on the provision of special education and related services for children with disabilities.

• No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Policy Documents Affecting the Education of Infants, Toddlers, Children and Youth with Disabilities

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act — The Law

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act — The Regulations

• Ley de Educación para Personas con Impedimentos — Reglamento Final

• OSEP Letters of Clarification

• Selected OSEP Memoranda and other publications regarding IDEA (listed by subject)

• Federal Interagency Coordinating Council (FICC)

• Other Publications

• FAQs related to the Service Obligation section of the Final Regulations implementing Section 673(h) of the Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1997.
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• OSERS; 34 CFR Part 303 Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities and Reauthorization of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act; Proposed Rule and Notice; (January 10, 2002; Volume 67, Number 7; Page 1409 - 1410.)
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• OSERS; Notice of Request for Public Comment on IDEA Reauthorization (January 10, 2002; Volume 67, Number 7; pgs. 1411-1412.)
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