Special Education Model Policies and Procedures Now Available

The Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities requires educational agencies to adopt written policies and procedures regarding the education of children with disabilities (3301-51-02). In addition, the Operating Standards allow educational agencies to choose which method they will use to determine the existence of a specific learning disability and require districts to develop written procedures for the implementation of their chosen method (3301-51-06). Educational agencies may adopt the Special Education Model Policies and Procedures developed by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce or develop their own.  Educational agencies are required to notify the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce of their policies through the Monitoring System and to upload their board approval of these policies annually. For the 2024-2025 school year, educational agencies have until March 30, 2025 to complete these actions. Starting the 2025-2026 school year and each year after, the due date will be Nov. 30. For more information on notifying the Department, review the Special Education Model Polices and Procedure Submission Guide below.

• Model Policies and Procedures
• Special Education Model Policies and Procedures Submission Guide