Information About Special Education Laws and Regulations
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Where to start
If you're looking for information about special education rules and regulations, these resources are a good starting point:
- The Texas Legal Framework is an online platform that explains special education laws and regulations.
- Federal Regulations for Special Education explain the federal education rules that protect students and disabilities nationwide.
- State Regulations for Special Education explain Texas rules that put federal and state special education laws into practices.
- State Laws for Special Education summarize key special education requirements found in the Texas Education Code.
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For questions about special education complaints or facilitated IEPs:
- Email: spedcomplaints@tea.texas.gov
For questions about mediation or due process:
- Email: se-legal@tea.texas.gov