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NOTE: This is a new KBA for the 2025-26 SY and forward, partially replacing Error 7139. 

  • 7506 is for students aged 3 - 4.
  • 7508 is for students aged 5 turning 6.
  • 7507 is for students aged 6 - 21.

 

Short Text: Education Environment code does not match Student Age.

Long Text: The reported Education Environment code indicates an educational setting of non-prekindergarten. Please review the submitted Education Environment code and update to code reflective of the student's age.

How to Fix: This error appears if a student’s submitted educational environment is not appropriate for the student’s submitted age and grade level for their special education (sSEPA) record, as determined by the submitted sSEPA record begin/end date.
To ensure accurate federal reporting, it is critical that the sSEPA that covers October 1 has a valid educational environment for the student’s age as of October 1.
To fix this error:

  • Ensure that the child’s age is either 3 or 4 as of the SSEPA begin/end date, and/or
  • Ensure the child’s Ed Environment code is one of the following:
    • "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", "F", "G", "I", "J", "S", or "T", and/or
  • Correct the end date if it is incorrect or has not been submitted.


Technical Details
Business Logic: Throw on sSEPA if: 
  • Student Age (on Effective Begin Date) is "3" or "4" ~AND~ 
  • EdEnvironment Code is "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", "F", "G", "I", "J", "S", or "T".  
  • (Do not run for DOC Student).
     
NOTE: If no SSEPA begin/end date has been submitted, this rule uses the Effective End Date instead.
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05/28/2025

Keywords: 7506, sSEPA, special education, educational environment, age 3, age 4