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ESY
Extended School Year
What it actually means for your child.
Legal Definition
ESY services are special education and related services that are provided to a child with a disability beyond the normal school year in accordance with the child's IEP, and at no cost to the parents. ESY is generally determined by evaluating if the child will experience significant regression of skills during the summer break.
Why You Must Care
ESY prevents your child from losing months of hard-earned progress over the summer, ensuring they don't start the next school year behind.
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