Disproportionality
Special Education Disproportionality (SPP 4, 9, & 10)
States are obligated under federal statute and regulation (20 U.S.C. 1418 (d) and 34 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §300.646) to collect and examine data to determine whether significant disproportionality based on race or ethnicity is occurring in the state and the LEAs of the state with respect to:
- the identification of students as students with disabilities, ages 6-21, including identification as students with particular impairments;
- the placement of students in particular educational settings; and
- the incidence, duration, and type of disciplinary actions occurring for students, including suspensions and expulsions.
Training and technical assistance are available to assist districts in addressing the issues related to disproportionate representation in special education.
Resources for State Performance Plan Indicator 4 (SPP4)- Disproportionality in Suspension/Expulsion Rates
Texas Education Agency Performance-Based Monitoring Analysis System (PBMAS) Overview
Texas Education Agency State Performance Plan Technical Assistance System on Disproportionate Suspensions of Student with Disabilities: A Plan For Districts Manual (Complete the form to access the Assistance Manual URL)
Resources for State Performance Plan Indicator 9 (SPP 9) - Disproportionality in the Special Education Program
Texas Education Agency Disproportionate Representation and Significant Disproportionality
Resources for State Performance Plan Indicator 10 (SPP 10) - Disproportionality by Specific Disability
Contacts:
SPP 4
SPP 9 & 10
