ESY (Extended School Year)
What it means
Special education and related services provided beyond the normal school year when an individual student's IEP team determines they are necessary for a free appropriate public education. Eligibility must be individualized and cannot be limited to a single disability category or one fixed regression rule.
Term details
Category: education
Regional use: us
Last source check: July 28, 2026
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