Spotlight
Please join the Maryland State Department of Education and the Maryland Department of Health at the
Autism Waiver Prospective Provider Workshop on
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 1:00-4:30pm to learn more about Maryland's Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and how to become an Autism Waiver Provider. Please use
this link to register.
The purpose of the
Guide for Obtaining Special Education Program Support for New, Replacement, Renovated, or Expanded School Facilities is to assist local education agencies during the evaluation of certain special education programs prior to the start of a major construction or renovation project in order to obtain a letter of support for the project. For more information, email
deises-psta.msde@maryland.gov.
On December 30, 2021, Mohammed Choudhury, State Superintendent of Schools, issued a
press release in response to the illegal and discriminatory use of restraint and seclusion. The Superintendent made clear that the illegal and inappropriate use of restraint and seclusion in any school is unacceptable, and he immediately formed an intra-department workgroup to develop an action plan to tackle this important issue. Subsequently, during the 2022 legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly passed
House Bill 1255 “Physical Restraint and Seclusion – Limitations, Reporting, and Training” (Education Article § 7-1101 et seq) which amended and expanded the law governing the use of restraint and seclusion in public schools, public agencies, and publicly funded nonpublic schools.
New! Parent Information Series Guidebooks
MSDE is proud to partner with our families through the publication of our new Parent Information Series.
These booklets provide essential information for families of students with disabilities from ages 3 through 21 on important topics that increase collaboration between home and school in planning for their child's education.
View the booklets
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