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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 kindergarten or prior-to-kindergarten. Please review the submitted Education Environment code for the Student and update to a code reflective of the student's age. If the student has turned 6, please create a new sSEPA record for the student and submit with updated Grade Level and Educational Environment.

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:

  • Correct the end date if it is incorrect or has not been submitted.
  • Follow the guidance on one of the following scenarios that matches your situation.

Scenario 1:

  • If the student age is 5, AND
  • Education Environment Code is R1, R2, R3, R4, B1, B2, B3, B4, or B5, THEN
  • Ensure the Grade Level is less than KG

Scenario 2:
  • If the student age is 5, AND
  • Education Environment Code is A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, S, or T, THEN
  • Ensure the Grade Level is KG or greater

Scenario 3:
  • If the student age is 5 on the Effective Begin Date, AND
  • The student age is 6 or greater on the Effective End Date, AND
  • The student age becomes 6 on the current date (e.g., the current date = the student’s birthday), THEN
  • Ensure the Education Environment Code is A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, S, or T.
    • NOTE: If, upon review of your records, it is Scenario 3 that causing your Error 7508 to populate, DPI recommends ending the current sSEPA record and submitting a new sSEPA record for the student as the most effective method for resolving this error.

 

Technical Details
Business Logic: Do not run for DOC students.
Throw on sSEPA if: 

  • Student Age (on Effective Begin Date) is "5" AND 
  • EdEnvironment code is "R1", "R2", "R3", "R4", "B1", "B2", "B3", "B4", or "B5" and 
  • Grade Level is "KG".
OR
Throw on sSEPA if: 
  • Student Age is "5" (on Effective Begin Date) AND 
  • EdEnvironment code is "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", "F", "G", "I", "J", "S", or "T" AND Grade Level is <KG (ie, PK). 
OR
Throw on sSEPA if: 
  • Student Age is "5" on Effective Begin Date AND >=6 on Effective End Date AND
  • on CURRENT DATE student age becomes "6" AND 
  • EdEnvironment code is "R1", "R2", "R3", "R4", "B1", "B2", "B3", "B4", or "B5".
     
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, 12/3/2025

Keywords: 7508, sSEPA, special education, educational environment, age 5 turning 6
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