The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education, is sharing important resources for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to review as the 2025-2026 school year begins. The following links provide essential information regarding students with disabilities.Basic Education Circulars:
–Disciplinary Exclusions of Students Who Are Eligible for Special Education
–Extended School Year
–Eligibility Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and Educational Placement for Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
–Use of Restraints for Students with Disabilities

Other Timely Resources:
–Procedural Safeguards Notice
–Individualized Education Program (IEP) (Annotated)
–Attract Prepare Retain Repository
–Special Education ConsultLine

Please contact Samantha Pudloski or Lisa Hauswirth with questions.