Think Differently about Education Act of 2023

This bill amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to require schools to notify parents at the start of each school year that they may include individuals with special knowledge or expertise about their child (such as related services personnel) on their child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. It directly affects parents of children with disabilities and the local/state educational agencies responsible for developing IEPs. The key mechanism is a new annual notification requirement for schools, ensuring parents are informed of their right to expand IEP team membership beyond standard members. This change aims to better incorporate specialized insights into educational planning for students with disabilities.