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KSDE clarifies IDEA duties for parentally placed private-school students

Kansas State Board of Education · November 12, 2025
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KSDE summarized district responsibilities under IDEA for parentally placed private-school students, including child-find obligations, ongoing consultation with private schools and parent representatives, and proportionate-share calculations for federal IDEA funds and equitable services.

Brian Dempsey, assistant director for Special Education and Title Services, told the board that under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) districts retain child-find responsibilities for students attending private schools within their district boundaries, regardless of residence. He said…

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