New federal guidance aims to clarify how schools should evaluate and support students with disabilities under special education laws, potentially reshaping how districts identify eligible students and provide services. The updated recommendations emphasize stronger protections for children with learning differences, including those with less obvious conditions, while urging schools to avoid overreliance on testing that may disadvantage certain groups. Critics argue the shift could lead to broader access to accommodations, while others warn it may increase administrative burdens without clear benefits for student outcomes. Schools will need to review policies to ensure compliance as the guidance takes effect.
How New Federal Guidance on Disability Could Impact K-12 Special Education Education Week
