IDEA Data 2022-23

In The Politics of Autism, I write about special education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. 

From the National Center for Education Statistics:

Children 3 to 21 years old with an autism designation served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B

..........................................................2012-13        2022-23

Number served in thousands................498..............980

Percent of children served................... 7.8..............13.0

Percent of total enrollment...................1.0................2.0