OSEP & OCR Policy Support for Discipline of Students with Disabilities under IDEA and 504

Policy support for the discipline of students with disabilities under IDEA, particularly students with 504 plans, was issued by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) during the summer of 2022. The buttons below link to each resource provided by OSEP.

For more special education supports in Pennsylvania, reach out to your Bureau of Special Education adviser.

July 19, 2022 Dear Colleague Letter on Implementation of IDEA Discipline Provisions

Positive Proactive Approaches to Supporting Children with Disabilities A Guide for Stakeholders

Q&A Addressing the Needs of Children with Disabilities and IDEA's Discipline Provisions

Section 504 | Supporting Students with Disabilities and Avoiding the Discriminatory Use of Student Discipline

Fact Sheet | Section 504 | Supporting Students with Disabilities and Avoiding the Discriminatory Use of Discipline

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