Does ADA Title II apply to my special district?

As of Nov 8, 2026

Yes. The Title II web rule applies to state and local governments, and ADA.gov gives special districts the later deadline: April 26, 2028. The earlier date, April 26, 2027, is for governments with a population of 50,000 or more.

The short answer, by type

Population is based on 2020 Census data. Source: ADA.gov. These dates were moved back one year by a DOJ interim final rule published April 20, 2026; check ADA.gov for any later change.

What to do first

1. List every web page, PDF and form your district publishes, including meeting notices and payment pages.
2. Note which content is hosted by a third party, such as a payment or agenda vendor.
3. Pick an owner per item and an order, before running a scan.

The ADA Title II checklist walks through the steps from ADA.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Does a small special district get more time?

Per ADA.gov, all special districts have until April 26, 2028, whatever their size.

Is the standard different for special districts?

No. The standard is WCAG 2.1 Level AA, the same as for other governments.

Does this page certify my district?

No. It summarizes ADA.gov guidance. It is not legal advice. Ask your counsel about your own situation.

Where is the full rule?

See the DOJ web rule page on ADA.gov, or compare the two dates.