Federal Register #ED-2026-SCC-0034

Information Collection for National Special Education Spending Study

The Department of Education is seeking public input on a proposed information collection for the National Special Education Spending Study. - Government Buyer: - Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences (IES) - National Center for Education Evaluation (NCEE) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is an information collection request, not a product or service procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection from state, local, and tribal governments - Focus on estimating expenditures for special education services for students with disabilities - No part numbers or purchase quantities specified - Notable Requirements: - Data will inform policymakers and administrators about special education spending - Assessment of how federal IDEA appropriations cover special education costs - No unique technical or product requirements, as this is a data collection initiative

Description

The Department of Education is proposing a new information collection request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The National Special Education Spending Study aims to produce estimates of expenditures on special education services for students with disabilities, including spending by states, districts, and schools. The study will provide policymakers and administrators with updated information on factors influencing special education spending and the extent to which federal appropriations cover these costs. Public comments on the proposal are invited until June 3, 2026.

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