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Special Education and School Choice

Students with disabilities can apply to School Choice programs through the HISD School Choice application:

  • Please Note: Special Education student placements are subject to ARD committee determinations. Special Education program locations [i.e. SLL, SLC-Alt, PSI] and student campus assignments are adjusted to ensure resources are available to meet student needs.
  • If a student with a disability meets the school of choice program’s eligibility requirements and is accepted, an Annual, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meeting must be held before enrollment.
  • This meeting ensures the school can properly implement the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) in the selected School Choice program.
  • Parents may indicate on the School Choice application if their student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP).