Dropout Rate
State Performance Plan Indicator 2
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SPPI 2: Measurement
State Performance Plan Indicator (SPPI) 2 measures the percent of youth with individualized education programs (IEPs) dropping out of high school.
SPPI 2: Calculation
SPPI 2 is calculated as the percentage of youth with IEPs (ages 14-21) who exited special education due to dropping out in the numerator and the number of all youth with IEPs who left high school (ages 14-21) in the denominator.
SPPI 2 Calculation and ExampleÌý(PDF)
SPPI 2: Data Source
The data source for SPPI 2 is the same data as used for reporting to the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) under section 618 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), using the definitions in FS009. Local educational agencies submit leaver data during the fall Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) collection.
Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, current-year leaver and graduation data will be reported in the PEIMS Summer and Extended Year Submissions. Additional information regarding theÌýleaver and graduate collection change can be found in the Early Notice – Moving Leaver and Graduate Reporting from the PEIMS Fall to the PEIMS Summer and Extended Year Submissions TAA correspondence.Ìý
States report data for the reporting year or, for some indicators, data from the year prior to reporting year (lag data). The USDE Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) determines indicator reporting years. SPPI 2 reports data from the year prior to reporting year.
SPPI 2: Resources
State Resources
- Dropout Information
- Dropout Prevention and Recovery Resources
- Completion, Graduation, and Dropout Data
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Families: Special Education or IEP-Related Questions?
Phone: 1-855-SPEDTEX (1-855-773-3839)
Educators: Special Education Resources
Office of Special Populations and Student Supports
Department of Special Education:
Email: sped@tea.texas.gov
Department of Review and Support:
Email: ReviewandSupport@tea.texas.gov