SB1463 is a bill that introduces the establishment of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Advisory Council within the Division of Special Education. The council is responsible for creating a statewide IEP template and a postsecondary education transition planning form for students with disabilities. The bill mandates that, by July 1, 2026, all public schools must adopt the statewide IEP template or one that is substantively identical. It also includes provisions for transition services, graduation requirements for children with disabilities, and reporting requirements for schools.

The bill also sets forth the duties of the IEP Advisory Council, which include developing guidelines for transition services and establishing a web-based statewide IEP system. A study committee will be formed to develop resources for children with disabilities and their families, with a focus on service coordination and postsecondary transition planning. Reports on the feasibility of the web-based IEP system and the committee's findings are due by December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2025, respectively. Sections related to the study committee and feasibility study will be repealed after their reporting deadlines.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-235, 15-241, 15-763, 15-764, 15-766, 15-768, 15-236, 15-767, 15-977, 15-741, 15-741.02, 15-756, 15-756.05, 15-761, 15-746, 15-808, 42-5029, 42-5029.02, 15-203, 15-701.01, 15-731, 15-1201, 15-765, 11-952.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-235, 15-241, 15-763, 15-764, 15-766, 15-768, 15-236, 15-767, 15-977, 15-741, 15-741.02, 15-756, 15-756.05, 15-761, 15-746, 15-808, 42-5029, 42-5029.02, 15-203, 15-701.01, 15-731, 15-1201, 15-765, 11-952.01