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U.S. Department of Education Identifies 11 Areas of IDEA Noncompliance in Maine

Maine must correct failures in preschool oversight, service decisions, data reporting, financial controls, and protections for families.

Callie Oettinger
Sep 18, 2026
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Sept. 16, 2026, U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) issued a Differentiated Monitoring and Support (DMS) report for Maine. OSEP identified 11 areas of noncompliance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B requirements.

September 16, 2026: DMS Report for Maine
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What OSEP Found

OSEP interviewed Maine Department of Education staff in Sept…

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