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Office of Special Education - Our Purpose

To lead the improvement of outcomes for preparing all children and students with disabilities and their families for learning, earning, and living through effective use of data, collaboration, communication, and a framework of differentiated support.

Welcome to the 2026-27 School Year!

Banner featuring the message “Steady in Our Purpose. Stronger Together. Navigating Change. Advancing Opportunity.” with the statement, “Every infant, toddler, student and individual with a disability can learn, grow, belong, and thrive.” Nebraska imagery, a compass, a winding path, and silhouettes of individuals and families, including a person using a wheelchair, symbolize direction, inclusion, connection, and opportunity.
2026 OSE Welcome Letter
2026 OSE Welcome Letter
2026 State of the State
2026 State of the State
OSE Fall 2026 Important Dates & Deadlines
OSE Fall 2026 Important Dates & Deadlines
2026 State of the State.pptx
2026 State of the State.pptx

Recent SPED Updates

Split Funding Clarification Letter

2026-27 Split Funding Letter

Clarification on guidance for 92 NAC 51 – 009.04 and IDEA 60-Day Timeline for School-Age Children

45 school day vs 60-day guidance (PDF)

Guidance on Special Education Certification – April 2019

Guidance on Special Education Certification – Reimbursable under IDEA (PDF)

Upcoming SPED Events

Decorative Purposes Only - Photo Ad for 2026 NeMTSS Summit - All information in the photo is shared in writing below the photo

2026 Nebraska MTSS Summit – Hybrid
“Destination IMPACT – Turning MTSS Systems Into Literacy-Driven Student Outcomes”

October 8-9, 2026
Younes Conference Center North
Kearney, Nebraska

Conference Information

Participants may attend in person at the Younes Conference Center North or participate virtually.

This hybrid event will help educators make an impact by using multi-tiered systems of support to improve literacy outcomes.

Eligibility Guidelines

Eligibility Guidelines by Topic

Policies & Procedures Guidance Documents

Policies & Procedures by Topic

Technical Assistance/Guidance Documents

Technical Assistance/Guidance Documents

Department Information

Public Reporting and Determination Guides

Public Reporting
Part B NeCounts and Determinations

Early Childhood Inter-Agency Coordinating Council

ECICC Biennial Report to the Governor

Guidance from the U.S. Dept. of Education – Office for Civil Rights

Colleague Letter – Resource Guide on Students with ADHD
Know Your Rights – Students with ADHD

Maintenance of Effort

Federal Proposed Regulations on Significant Disproportionality
Federal Study and State Analysis of Disproportionality

Updated September 15, 2026 11:57am