Special Programs Indiana

SPSM-IN_26.10.1.0 Release Notes

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New Features and Enhancements

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Feature Title

Description

SPEDSM-120714

Set Natural Keys Across Child Profiles

Configured natural keys across child profiles to enhance data integrity and eliminate duplicate child record creation during integration syncs.

SPEDSM-137038

Optimize Evaluation Timeline Performance and Data Architecture

Optimized database query architecture and data structures for Evaluation Timeline tracking, improving performance across high-volume reporting views.

SPEDSM-146837

Expand Selectable Disability Categories Beyond Five-Disability Limit

Increased selectable disability categories on Eligibility & Determination documents up to 7, allowing proper selection of Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind/Low Vision special considerations.

SPEDSM-146939

Remove Draft Status Office Use Only Validation on Notice of Evaluation

Removed mandatory field blocking on the Office Use Only section while Notice of Evaluation is in Draft status.

SPEDSM-146947

Scope SPED Enrollment Exit Processing to SPED Students

Updated background enrollment-exit sync scripts to evaluate active SPED eligibility, preventing non-SPED students from receiving erroneous SPED exit records.

SPEDSM-147026

Accommodations Keyword Tables and Assessment UI Updates

Updated accommodation keyword tables and IEP/SP accommodations UI filtering to enforce grade-level calculator rules and remove unselectable WIDA options.

SPEDSM-147422

Medicaid Paper Consent Profile Dataflow Fix

Fixed profile dataflow in the Written Consent to Bill Medicaid document when the Sign Paper Copy option is selected.

SPEDSM-147569

LRE Processing and Decision Tree Display Alignment

Resolved LRE processing issues so that school-aged students display only the School-Aged LRE decision tree and generate accurate special education program records.

SPEDSM-147976

Rejection of Services Document Workflow for Non-Initial IEPs

Introduced a Rejection of Services workflow and document section for non-initial IEPs transitioning to Service Plans when parents reject FAPE.

SPEDSM-147978

Generate Notice of Implementation for Revisions to Initial IEPs

Subsequent revisions to an Initial IEP now generate a Notice of Implementation once the initial proposal has been signed, preventing duplicate Initial Proposed notices.

SPEDSM-148020

Update Student REF Flag and Refused Indicator on Evaluation Refusal

Finalizing a Notice of Evaluation with parent refusal now automatically clears the student REF header flag and updates the School Refused Evaluation indicator.

SPEDSM-148091

Initial IEP Consent Date Dataflow to Student Profile

Restored automated dataflow of Initial IEP Consent Date and Consent to Implement values from the Notice of IEP section directly to the student's Special Education Profile.

SPEDSM-148208

Update Indiana Diploma Tracks and Seals for 2026–2027

Updated Indiana Diploma track course-of-study options on IEP and Service Plan transition pages to align with IDOE 2026–2027 rules, including the new Honors and Honors Plus seals.

SPEDSM-148226

Accommodations Section Reading Goal Validation Fix

Fixed an issue where the IEP Accommodations section generated a false validation error demanding a Reading Goal when a valid Reading Goal was already documented.

SPEDSM-148298

Allow New Parent Selection on Revised IEP Cover Page

Users will now be able to select a parent on a revised IEP’s Cover Page section.

SPEDSM-148343

Notice of Evaluation Validation Fix for Refusal Outcomes

Resolved an issue preventing Notice of Evaluation finalization by removing mandatory Office Use Only validation when a parent refuses consent via digital signature.

SPEDSM-148482

Duplicate ILP Accommodations for Next Grade Level via Script

Added an update script enabling automated duplication of ILP accommodations for next grade level transitions.

SPEDSM-148735

Part C to B Transition Conference Questions on IEP Cover Page

Added mandatory First Steps transition conference compliance questions to the IEP Cover Page when the case conference purpose is First Steps Transition.

SPEDSM-148819

Reevaluation Due Date Calculation Formula Correction

Corrected Special Education Profile reevaluation timeline formula so that 9-year birth date calculation applies strictly to Developmental Delay designations, while standard eligibilities default to 3 years.

SPEDSM-148820

IEP Document Template Delivery Workflow Updates

Updated IEP document delivery mode logic and validation rules to ensure required delivery tracking is completed when physical signatures are collected.

SPEDSM-148822

IEP Paper Signature Document Delivery Requirement

Enforced mandatory completion of Office Use Only - Mode of Delivery before moving Initial IEP documents to Review status when 'Parent will sign paper copy' is selected.

SPEDSM-148824

Student Language Calculation on EL Document Templates

Updated EL document templates to use {StudentLanguageCalc}, ensuring accurate localized student language display across parent notifications and screening forms.

SPEDSM-148826

Evaluation Timelines Initial Evaluation Date Field Mapping

Renamed Initial Case Conference Date to Initial Evaluation Date on the Evaluation Timelines profile, mapped directly to the Evaluation Report completion date.

SPEDSM-149017

Article 7 Timeline Circumstance Updates

Inactivated the obsolete '20 instructional days due to implementation of RTI' timeline circumstance option to align with current Indiana Article 7 standards.

SPEDSM-149477

New DEX Languages and Codes

Added new DEX language codes and descriptions to support expanded state demographic reporting standards.

SPEDSM-149574

State Model Field Mapping and Ed-Fi Accommodations Export Updates

Updated field mapping and calculations for the Indiana state model, including Ed-Fi studentAccommodations export alignment across active IEP and ILP documents.

SPEDSM-149604

Remove Office Use Only Validation on Section 504 Drafts

Users can now move Section 504 Plan, 504 Eligibility, and 504 Manifestation Determination Review documents from Draft to Review status without encountering a mandatory validation error on the Office Use Only section.

SPEDSM-149941

Special Education Program Profile Creation for Ineligible and Eligible Students

Special Education Program (SEP) profile records are now properly generated and maintained when students are determined eligible or ineligible, ensuring accurate enrollment history tracking.

SPEDSM-150194

Administrative Override for Developmental Delay Disability Category

System validation has been updated to allow users with Admin or Consultant permissions to select or maintain the Developmental Delay disability category for students aged 9 and older, while providing guidance for standard users to request administrative assistance.

SPEDSM-150353

Update Initial Service Start Date Dataflow

Updated InitServiceStart Date dataflow logic to ensure accurate synchronization between finalized document details and the student profile.

Bugs Fixed

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Bug Fix Title

Bug Fix Summary

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N.A.

No bug fixes were delivered with this release.