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The District of Columbia State Advisory Panel on Special Education will meet publicly on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) announced. The meeting notice was posted on the OSSE website and invites members of the public to attend.
OSSE identified the session as a regular public meeting of the state advisory panel that focuses on special education policy and program oversight in the District. The panel is the District’s official advisory body on special education matters; it meets periodically to review program data, hear from families and advocates, and develop recommendations for the District’s special education system.
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The agency’s posting provides the meeting date and time and directs readers to OSSE for additional logistical details and any published agenda or materials. OSSE typically posts meeting agendas, minutes and supporting documents on its website in advance of panel sessions to support public participation.
The April meeting is part of the panel’s ongoing calendar of public sessions this year. Community members, service providers and school representatives who follow special education policy in the District often use these meetings to raise concerns, ask questions of state officials and track potential changes to services for students with disabilities.
## Why it matters to DC The panel advises OSSE and shapes special education oversight that affects students with disabilities, families, schools and service providers across Washington DC.
## Key details - Meeting
## Key details - Meeting: District of Columbia State Advisory Panel on Special Education public meeting - Date and time: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Organizer: Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) - Notice posted on OSSE’s website; attendees directed to OSSE for agenda and materials - Panel reviews special education policy, data and stakeholder input for the District
## What to watch Check OSSE’s website for the meeting agenda, materials and any instructions for public participation; watch for any recommendations or follow-up actions issued by the panel after the session.
