A Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education UPDATED version available

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The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has updated A Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education to include the changes to the Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities.


Visit the Department’s A Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education webpage for more information. The Parent Rights document is available in English and 20 other languages, including Somali, Gujarati, and Arabic.


Starting July 1, districts must use the revised guidance document. Full implementation is required for the 2025-2026 school year.

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