The Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) provides educational opportunities for all students.  Included in those opportunities are special education services for students identified with specific learning needs.  The Special Education Department strives to provide excellent customer service to the students and parents in FBISD.

The Texas Education Agency has developed a Guide to the Admission, Review and Dismissal Process. If after reading this handbook you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Special Education office.

Special education law defines state complaint procedures and due processes to safeguard a free appropriate public education for children with disabilities in order to resolve problems and or disagreements. This explanation is readily available on each campus and a signed parental receipt for this document is contained in the state audit folder of every special education student. A complete copy of the Individuals with Disabilities Act 2004 (IDEA) and the State Regulations are available to review at each campus. If you desire a copy of these documents, please ask your campus.

Fort Bend ISD has a duty to make a referral for an initial evaluation for special education services any time it suspects that a child has a disability. This process is sometimes referred to as "Child Find."

If you have any questions or need clarification regarding information related to Child Find, please contact Jennifer Arcangeli, Program Manager for Evaluation and Related Services, 281.634.1351, or email questions to MRWintake@fortbendisd.gov.