2002 Reauthorization Begins
Congress works to reform IDEA '97
Dec. 3, 2004
IDEA '04 Reauthorized
Dec. 29, 2004
U.S. Department of Education solicits comments for the development of regulations
June 21, 2005
U.S. Department of Education releases proposed regulations for Parts B, D
July 1, 2005
Most provisions of IDEA ’04 go into effect. *IDEA '99 regulations still in force to the extent they are consistent with new law.
(*except personnel qualification provisions for special education teachers that took effect Dec. 29, 2004)
Sept. 6, 2005
75-day comment period on proposed regulations ends
2005/2006
U.S. Department of Education releases final regulations for Parts B, D
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