§ 300.33 Public agency.

Plain English summary

This section defines 'public agency' under IDEA to include SEAs, LEAs, ESAs, nonprofit public charter schools not already classified as LEAs or ESAs, and any other state political subdivisions responsible for educating children with disabilities. It establishes which entities fall within the regulatory obligations of Part 300. The definition determines the scope of accountability for providing services to children with disabilities.

Key requirements

• Public agency includes the SEA, LEAs, ESAs, nonprofit public charter schools that are not otherwise included as LEAs or ESAs and are not a school of an LEA or ESA, and any other political subdivisions of the State that are responsible for providing education to children with disabilities.

Affected parties

• State Educational Agencies (SEAs)
• Local Educational Agencies (LEAs)
• Educational Service Agencies (ESAs)
• Nonprofit public charter schools
• Political subdivisions of the State responsible for educating children with disabilities

Official source

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/part-300/section-300.33