States get new federal help to track money for disabled students

The US Department of Education is creating a new center to help states collect and use financial data for students with disabilities. This center will provide technical assistance to ensure states meet federal reporting requirements and use the data to improve outcomes for these students.

For years, states have struggled to accurately track how they spend federal money for students with disabilities. This new center means states will get direct, customized help to fix their data collection and reporting. Better data means the federal government can see if the money is actually helping students, and states can make better decisions about where to invest.