Change in Age of Eligibility for FAPE

Effective no later than September 5, 2023, all students entitled to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and all of the rights and procedural safeguards under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Chapter 14 of Title 22 of the Pennsylvania Code may remain enrolled in public school until they turn 22 years of age. This includes students who turned 21 and exited during or after the 2022-2023 school term. 

For more information, please check out the links below.

     Pennsylvania Department of Education Website

     IDEA-B Policies and Procedure (Revised August 31, 2023)

     August 30, 2023 Penn Link Communication

     Letter Sent to Families