Department of Defense
MANUAL
NUMBER 1342.12
June 17, 2015
USD(P&R)
SUBJECT: Implementation of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to Eligible
DoD Dependents
References: See Enclosure 1
1. PURPOSE. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5124.02 and DoD
Instruction (DoDI) 1342.12 (References (a) and (b)), this Manual:
a. Implements section 927(c) and chapter 33 of Reference (c) (chapter 33 is also known and
referred to in this Manual as “The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as amended
(IDEA)”) section 2164(f) of Title 10, U.S.C. (Reference (d)), and Reference (b).
b. Implements policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for managing the
provision of early intervention and special education services to eligible DoD dependents.
2. APPLICABILITY. This Manual:
a. Applies to:
(1) OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the
Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other
organizational entities within the Department of Defense (hereinafter referred to collectively as
the “DoD Components”).
(2) Eligible infants, toddlers, and children receiving or entitled to receive early
intervention services (EIS) or special education and related services from the Department of
Defense, whose parents have not elected voluntary enrollment in a non-Department of Defense
Education Activity (DoDEA) school.
(3) All schools operated under the oversight of the DoDEA, including:
(a) Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) operated by
the Department of Defense pursuant to section 2164 of Title 10, U.S.C. (Reference (d)).
