SPSM-MA_26.8.1.0 Release Notes

SPEDSM-137639

Student Import Configuration Updates

Updated the Massachusetts student import configuration to support the expected student data layout.

SPEDSM-141921

Document: Age of Consent Decision Form

The individual checkboxes (a, b, and c) were incorrectly enforced as required. The form now uses group validation, requiring at least one of the four available decision-making options to be selected before finalization, without mandating any single option.

Additionally, when the "Parent will no longer have decision-making authority" option is selected, and the form is finalized, the Student Profile is now automatically updated to reflect "Acting on Own Behalf" status.

A Witness Signature and Date field has also been added beneath the Student Signature line to meet documentation standards.

SPEDSM-141930

Document: Section 504 Meeting Notice and Invitation

Updated the Section 504 Meeting Notice and Invitation to remove the parent response and signature area.

SPEDSM-142144

Corrected 45-Day Due Date Calculation in Special Educational Information

When the evaluation timeline spanned across school years, the first day of the next school year was not included in the count, resulting in the due date being off by one day.

The 45-day due date now correctly accounts for all in-session school days, including the first day of the new school year.

SPEDSM-142150

Document: Meeting Invitation

Added an In Attendance checkbox for the District Representative/Designee on the Meeting Invitation.

SPEDSM-142887

Profile: Accommodations, Section 504 Accommodations

Updated profile state assessment options for MCAS grades 3–8.

SPEDSM-143062

Document: Request for Waiver of Assessment

Added the N1 Notice of Proposed Action section to the Request for Waiver of Assessment document.

SPEDSM-143700

IEP Service Delivery Grid Update

The Service Delivery Grid has been updated to ensure accurate alignment with Massachusetts service delivery requirements.

SPEDSM-143842

Document: Individualized Education Program

Fixed an issue that prevented completing the IEP Placement Consent section when the IEP meeting date matched the date of delivery.

SPEDSM-144150

ACCESS and MCAS Accommodations Updated (ELL References Removed, ACCESS ALT Added)

Updated ACCESS and MCAS accommodations by removing ELL references and adding ACCESS ALT where applicable.

SPEDSM-144154

IEP Accommodation Text Updated

Updated IEP accommodation text to align with the Massachusetts state document.

SPEDSM-144658

IEP Response Section

Updated the MA IEP response section to allow additional characters where more detailed responses are needed.

SPEDSM-145136

Massachusetts WIDA Content Updated for 2026/2027

Updated Massachusetts WIDA content for the 2026/2027 school year.

SPEDSM-147806

Document: Manifestation Determination Review

The District Staff field has been updated from an auto-populated field to a Staff Lookup field.

Users can now manually search for and select the appropriate staff member, ensuring accurate assignment when multiple administrators are associated with a district.

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There are no bug fixes delivered with this release.