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This bill, known as Shifra's Act, requires that parents of a child with a disability who has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) receive a written notice if a special education service, related service, or supplementary aid or support outlined in the IEP is missed, not started on time, or not fully provided. An IEP is a legal document that details the special education and related services a child with a disability needs to succeed in school. The notice must be sent within three school days of the service being missed and must explain what service was missed and why. It also needs to outline the steps the school system will take to ensure the service is provided as planned and offer parents information on how to request an IEP meeting to discuss compensatory services (services to make up for what was missed), alternative solutions if services are likely to continue being interrupted, and dispute resolution options. This law is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1368?ys=2026RS