Compliance Requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) during a Public Health Emergency from Michigan Department of Education

Districts must consider the technology needs of each student with an IEP in order to provide access to regular and special education services. If additional technology is needed for a student to receive FAPE, it must be provided by the school, at no charge to the student. 34 C.F.R. §300.105. Schools must be prepared to provide appropriate technology and access to high speed internet on a case-by-case basis.

• MDE Guidance for Compliance with IDEA and MARSE During COVID-19 Version 2

• TBAISD Presentations on Special Education Considerations

• CASE May 12th Webinar: Planning for Success Post COVID-19

• CASE May 1st Webinar: Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis

• CASE: Considerations for Special Education Administrators

• CASE March 27th Webinar for Special Education Administrators

• Letter from State Superintendent to US DOE

• Betsy Devos's Report to Congress on Waiver Authority

• MDE Learning at a Distance Guidance