Significant Disproportionality

The December 2016 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) require each state to develop a standard methodology to identify local educational agencies (LEAs) with significant disproportionality and ensure that children with disabilities are properly identified for services, receive necessary services in the least restrictive environment, and are not disproportionately removed from their educational placements by disciplinary removals.


Resources for Significant Disproportionality

The Pa Department of Education continues to support LEAs with resources for significant disproportionality. Please review the resources and let us know how PDE can help!

 

Allowable Expenditures for CCEIS

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Pennsylvania Part B – FFY 2022 State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Regulations (IDEA 2006) each state is required to submit a State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). The SPP It is built around federally mandated indicators of performance and compliance and includes baseline data and measurable and rigorous targets for each indicator. The APR reports on the state’s performance in meeting the established targets.