Guidance TECHNOLOGY PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, AND EVALUATION

Web and Digital Accessibility (ADA Title II)

Under an updated US Department of Justice ADA Title II rule , public school districts must make their websites, mobile apps, learning management systems, online forms, and publicly posted documents and videos accessible (based on the WCAG 2.1 AA standard). Compliance deadlines are based on the total size of the population served by a school district.

This brief explains which deadline applies, what content is covered, notable exceptions, district requirements, and how to prepare for compliance, including vendor contracts and staff training.

 

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For Administrators, Teachers, Technology Leaders/Support
Grade Levels All Grades (K-12)

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