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Author
Author
OESE
Institutional Author
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Originating Organization
NCELA
OELA
Details
Resource Type
Fact Sheet
Published Date
08-18-2026 11:50 AM
Published Year
2026
Number of Pages
2
Language(s)
Subscription Only
No
Abstract

This fact sheet provides information about English learners with disabilities (ELSWD). Under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Part B, state educational agencies (SEAs) and school districts are responsible for locating, identifying, and evaluating all students, including ELSWD, who need special education and related services. During school year (SY) 2023–24, 15.2% of students ages 5–21 enrolled in U.S. public schools were identified as having a disability under IDEA Part B. 15.5% of those students with disabilities were identified as English learners (ELs). That same year, ELs composed 11.9% of all students enrolled in K–12.2

Topics
English learners with disabilities
Keywords
Teacher Resources