DESE will continue to add information to this page over the coming months. Please e-mail any questions you have regarding IDEA implementation issues to secompliance@dese.mo.gov.

Compliance

• OSEP Memorandum 05-09 "Obligations of States and local educational agencies to parentally-placed private school children with disabilities".
• Affirmation of Nonpublic School Consultation & Participation
• Affirmation of Nonpublic School Consultation & Participation Guidance Document
• Questions & Answers on Serving Children with Disabilities Placed by Their Parents in Private Schools (OSEP, Updated Feb 2022)

Special Education Finance

Proportionate Share Compliance and Data Information

• Parentally Placed Private School Children Information  
• Q & A:  Serving Children with Disabilities Placed by their Parents at Private Schools  
• Proportionate Share FAQs
   

Proportionate Share Funds

• Proportionate Share Estimated Calculations 
• Calculating Proportionate Share
• Proportionate Share Calculation Worksheet

Data Information

Private School Data Collection