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GaDOE Seeks Input on Special Education Rules
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Media Contact: Dana Tofig, dtofig@doe.k12.ga.us, (404) 463-1487
Public Contact: AskGaDOE, askdoe@doe.k12.ga.us, (404) 656-2800
The Georgia Department of Education is seeking public input on revised state rules guiding special education.
Over the next several weeks, the GaDOE will hold public input sessions at 11 locations around the state about the proposed special education rules. The changes are being made to put state rules in full compliance with 2004 revisions to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
"We want to hear from the public about these proposed rules," said State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox. "I urge the public, especially those with an interest in special education, to look over the rules and give us feedback at one of the public input sessions or in writing."
After the 2004 changes to IDEA, the U.S. Department of Education spent 18 months developing federal rules and guidance for states. That guidance was received by GaDOE in October and the process of creating state rules was begun.
The public input hearings will begin Tuesday, December 5 and continue until January 18, 2007. At each location, there will be two hearings held, one in the morning/early afternoon and another in the evening. The goal is to have the new rules in place by July 1, 2007.
- Schedule of Public Input Hearings
- Proposed Draft of State Education Rules
- More information regarding the process
Written comments must be submitted by mail, fax or email no later than January 20, 2006 to:
Marlene Bryar
Division for Exceptional Students
1870 Twin Towers East
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
(404) 651-6457 Fax
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(404) 651-7358
(404) 656-0966
