Think Differently about Education Act of 2023

The Think Differently about Education Act of 2023 requires schools and state education agencies to notify parents of children with disabilities at the start of each school year about their right to include experts (such as therapists or specialists) on their child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. This amendment to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures parents are informed about available resources to support their child's educational planning. The bill directly affects parents of children with disabilities and the educational agencies managing IEPs. It adds a mandatory annual notification step without altering the IEP process itself.