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  • OPERATIONS UPDATE: FY27 Special Education Program Approvals

OPERATIONS UPDATE: FY27 Special Education Program Approvals

  • Tue, Apr 14 2026  •
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The ADE/ESS Special Education Program Approval system for the 2026–2027 school year will open on April 13, 2026. ESS plans to have all Private Special Education Schools, Emotional Disabilities Public (ED-P) programs, and Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs) that wish to operate for fiscal year 2027 reviewed and approved by June 15, 2026.  See memo here.

If you have questions, please email the Private Day and ED-P inbox or the ESS Vouchers inbox.

 

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