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Welcome to Exceptional Student Services

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Exceptional Student Services (ESS) ensures that public education agencies (PEAs) in Arizona have special education programs, policies, and procedures that comply with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its implementing regulations and that eligible children and youth with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE). ESS provides professional learning opportunities and technical assistance to schools, supports the needs of families and students with disabilities, monitors schools for compliance with the regulations that implement the IDEA, and administers the IDEA Entitlement grant.

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Public Comment Form

ESS accepts feedback from the public concerning the IDEA Part B State Application, the State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR), special education indicators, proposed legislation, and proposed or revised policies and procedures. This form allows users to submit public comments for these special education items. NOTE: This form is not for Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA).

Submit a Public Comment for Special Education

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