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Pursuant to its authority under M.G.L. c. 69, §1B, and c. 71B, and in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, M.G.L. c. 30A, § 3, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (Board) is soliciting public comment on proposed amendments to 603 CMR 28.00, Special Education regulations.
The proposed amendments reflect the recent change to M.G.L. c. 71B, § 3, made by section 30 of Chapter 14 of the Acts of 2025.
SECTION 30. The ninth paragraph of said section 3 of said chapter 71B, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding the following sentence:- The department shall promulgate regulations to continue in effect and enforce the provisions of 20 U.S.C. 1415(k) in effect on January 1, 2025.
The proposed amendments relate to the definition of "Individualized Education Program" and discipline procedures for students with disabilities.
Copies of the proposed amendments are available on the Department's website at Public Comment Submission Page, or by calling 781-338-3375. Public comments may be submitted online by completing this form , or by email to BESERegulationComments@mass.gov or by mail to: Regulations Public Comment, c/o Commissioner's Office, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149. The deadline to submit public comment is Friday, April 24, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The Board is expected to vote on the proposed amendments at its regular monthly meeting in June 2026.