Special Education Laws

Child Find is a component of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and is an ongoing process of locating, identifying, and evaluating children between the ages of three (3) through twenty one (21) who may need special education and related services. “All children with disabilities, residing in Tulsa Public School district, whether attending public or private schools, should be identified, located, and evaluated.” If you have knowledge of an individuals with a disability between the ages of three (3) through twenty one (21) who may be in need of special education services, please refer their parent to Tulsa Public Schools Special Education Services at 918-746-7575. 

Families who are receiving or eligible for special education services have certain rights according to state and federal laws. For questions about these rights, please contact your local school or the Special Education Services (SES) of the Oklahoma State Department of Education. These rights and procedural safeguards are in accordance with Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations for implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the IDEA Amendments of 1997.

To learn more about parental rights and safeguards, visit the following links for more information and language options.