October 12, 2023 - School Law Center, LLC

Minnesota Department of Education: Providing a Free Appropriate Education (FAPE) during Staff Shortages

October 2023 MDE released this guide to help school districts, charter schools, and parents/guardians understand their roles and rights as it relates to providing special education and related services when facing staff shortages of qualified education teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, and other essential staff. MDE encourages all parties to work collaboratively, remain flexible and […]

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Minnesota Department of Education: Q & A: Special Instruction and Services for Children with Disabilities Continues until Age 22

October 2023 A new provision in Minnesota provides special education and services to children with disabilities until the age of 22, as opposed to the previous version of the law which allowed for services until the age of 21. MDE released this document to provide guidance to the public on the newly enacted Minnesota law.