Special Education -

Dr. Tracy Delmonaco-Director of Special Education and Student Services
(814) 676-1867
tdelmonaco@mail.ocasd.org

Announcement:

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ensures that all children with disabilities ages 3 years
through 22 years residing in Pennsylvania have the right to a FAPE, including children with
disabilities who have been suspended or expelled from school. The commonwealth shall
make FAPE available to a child with a disability eligible under IDEA until the student turns
22. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a child eligible under IDEA
who attains the age of twenty-two (22) years may remain enrolled in their resident district
free of charge until their 22nd birthday.

Here is the link for further information:

www.education.pa.gov/Documents/IDEAB.pdf