Subject:  Proposed Changes to Part C State Plan
Source:  Dale Carlson, Coordinator, Administration
Intended Audience:  System stakeholders in Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Date:  August 22, 2005

The Division of Special Education, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, is proposing changes to the state regulations implementing Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  The proposed changes are solely for the purpose of implementing family cost participation as required by new legislation.  The proposed changes are available for inspection in the Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Division of Special Education, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 205 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102 during regular office hours and are also available on the Division website at /divspeced/stateplan/index.html.

 Four public hearings will be conducted on the proposed changes in September 2005.  Information regarding the dates, times, and locations for the public hearings is also listed on the above website or can be obtained by calling the Office of the Coordinator of Special Education Administration at 573-522-8762.

 Public comments on the proposed changes are being solicited and should be directed as follows no later than the close of business on October 5, 2005: 

      Dale Carlson, Coordinator
      Special Education Administration
      P. O. Box 480
      Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480
      Fax:  573-526-4404
      Email:  dale.carlson@dese.mo.gov