Monica Verra-Tirado, Ed.D.
Bureau Chief
325 West Gaines Street Suite 614
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400

Phone: 850-245-0475
Fax: 850-245-0953
E-mail:

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About Us

The Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services administers programs for students with disabilities. Additionally, the bureau coordinates student services throughout the state and participates in multiple inter-agency efforts designed to strengthen the quality and variety of services available to students with special needs.

Please note that the Bureau updated its public records request policy to require a fee of 15 cents per one-sided page for more than 50 pages and 20 cents per two-sided page for more than 30 pages.

Our Mission

The mission of exceptional student education in Florida, a committed alliance for the development of the unique gifts of each exceptional person, is to ensure the achievement of each and every individual's extraordinary purpose by expanding opportunities through collaboration of families, professionals, and communities who guarantee highest expectations and individual success.

Topics of Special Interest

• New! Annual State Application Under Part B - Federal FY 2013 (PDF, 3MB)
  • Use of Funds Spreadsheet (PDF, 90KB)
• Resources for Common Core State Standards
• General Records Schedule for Public Schools Pre-K1-12 and Adult and Career Education (PDF, 160KB)
• PEER - Portal to Exceptional Education Resources (PDF, 91KB)
• Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - District Implementation Guide (2011) (PDF, 2MB)
• Florida’s School Counseling Framework (PDF, 8MB)
• State Board Rules Under Review
• New! Florida's Revised State Performance Plan for 2005-2013 (PDF, 816KB) - (Revised February 2013)
• New! Florida’s Annual Performance Report for 2011-12 (PDF, 912KB) - (February 2013)
• IDEA 2004
• Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 156 / Monday, August 14, 2006 / Rules and Regulations (PDF)
• Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 231 / Monday, December 1, 2008 / Rules and Regulations (PDF)

Child Abuse Prevention in Florida Public Schools

Objectives related to child abuse prevention in Florida public schools are a function of the Child Abuse Prevention and Permanency (CAPP) Advisory Council. These activities are part of a collaborative plan of action pertaining to the prevention of child abuse, abandonment and neglect. For additional resources please see the Child Abuse Prevention page.

• Child Abuse Prevention Sourcebook for Florida School Personnel: A Tool for Reporting Abuse and Supporting the Child - (PDF, 3MB)

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