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MichiganThe information presented below is a brief overview of this state's special education support system. Please contact the state education agency or follow the included links for more detailed information. Educational definitions of disabilities
More detailed information is available at eligibility categories (Page 34). Numbers of students with disabilities servedFor the 2012 child count, Michigan reported the following:
Support service structureMichigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education monitors and supports the special education services provided by public schools. Task forcesMichigan's Autism Spectrum Disorder State Plan Development Committee published the Michigan Autism Spectrum Disorders State Plan Findings and Recommendations in 2012. Statewide disability clearinghouseMichigan does not have a statewide disability clearinghouse. Disability scholarship programMichigan does not have a statewide disability scholarship program. Insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorder servicesMichigan enacted legislation related to insurance coverage specifically for autism spectrum disorder-related services. See Michigan insurance for more details. TRICARE-approved applied behavior analysis providersAs of May 2013, Michigan had 12 supervisors (direct service providers) and 63 tutors (assistants requiring supervision to provide services). Parent training and information centerMichigan Alliance for Families is Michigan's parent training and information center. Secondary transition resourcesInformation and resources related to secondary transition in Michigan are available at secondary transition. Military Interstate Children's Compact CommissionMichigan is a member of the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission. Special education resourcesInformation on resources for families is available from the local school district and the parent training and information center listed above. Additional information is provided at resources. Military education resourcesInformation and resources specifically identified for military-connected families in Michigan may be found at military education resources. |