The IDEA requires states to publicly report 3 primary types of data: 1) State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR); 2) 618 data collections; and 3) local education agency performance. This brief includes these requirements for Part B in plain language.

This roadmap helps State Education and Lead Agencies create and maintain accessible Part C and Part B data systems. It includes five components—Purpose and Vision, System Design and Development, Data Governance and Management, Data Analysis and Use, and Sustainability—each with quality indicators to build and support an accessible system.

Access to data is crucial for allowing families, educators and advocates to make informed decisions to support infants, toddlers, and students with disabilities. Learn more about how inaccessible data creates barriers and why Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) data matters.

In April 2024, the Department of Justice introduced a new rule requiring state and local governments to ensure their digital content is accessible to individuals with disabilities. This one-page resource outlines the key changes and the importance of compliance for government entities and contractors.