Thank you for your interest in the proposed amendments of Rules 340.1701a, 340.1721, R 340.1721b, R 340.1721e, R 340.1781, R 340.1782, R 340.1784 (new rule), R 340.1851 through R 340.1853 of the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE). Public comments about the proposed rules must be submitted using this online form or other methods outlined in the
Notice of Public Hearing.Visit the
Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Office of Special Education (OSE) website to compare the proposed changes with the current rules. Public comments must be received by the MDE no later than October 16, 2026, at 5pm.
DisclaimerThe MDE will review all comments but is not able to respond to individual comments. The MDE will only accept public comments that are submitted using the methods provided in the Notice of Public Hearing. Note that the content of public comment submissions, including contact information, is public information. Do not submit the following personally identifiable information about yourself or others with your comments:
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