According to the Georgia Department of Education, more than 200,000 Georgia students receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), making special education one of the state’s largest educational support systems. This year, several policy developments and statewide initiatives are changing how schools identify, support, and communicate with students who have disabilities. While not every change creates new legal rights, many affect how families experience the special education process in practical ways. Here are five developments that families should know about ahead of the school year.
