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9/23/26 Day and Residential Programs Workshop Materials
Workshop slides from the 9/23/26 Day and Residential Programs webinar are now available.
Reminder: Day and Residential Mandatory Reporting & APEX Submissions
As we move further into the school year, we want to remind all Local Educational Agencies of the state mandatory reporting requirements for day and residential educational placements. Please ensure timely submissions through the TEAL application APEX, which is now open for both day and residential reporting. Reporting for initial and continuing placements for the 26-27 school year are due by 10/5/2026.
About Special Education Day and Residential Programs
A local education agency (LEA) may contract for a day or residential placement when a student’s admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee determines that placement is necessary for the student to receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE).
Special Education Day and Residential Program Provider Interest Form
TEA now allows Special Education Day and Residential providers to apply to be an approved provider without waiting for a district or charter contract.
Interested programs are invited to complete this brief interest form to provide information about their services, capacity, and qualifications, and to request guidance regarding the approval process.
Day Placement Program Cooperative Funding Allotment
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, House Bill 2 (HB 2), passed by the 89th Texas Legislature, authorized TEA to award funds to qualifying day placement programs. The 2026 application closed on 6/26/2026.
