November 10, 2022

This federal letter from the US Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services issued 11/10/22 to State Special Education Directors clarifies requirements for highly mobile children and youth such as military-connected children, migratory children, children who are homeless, and children in the foster care system.

Specific issues addressed are:

1. Highly mobile children should have timely and expedited evaluations and eligibility determinations.
2. Comparable services include services during the summer, such as Extended School Year (ESY) services.