As technology advances, AI, like ChatGPT, has become a pivotal tool in improving educational practices, particularly in special education (SE). These tools support the fourth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), which concerns quality education for all, and the tenth SDG addresses reducing disparities. The purpose of this study is to explore the ChatGPT's role in achieving Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards among preservice special education teachers (SET) and the challenges they confront while using this tool. The study employed a descriptive quantitative approach with purposive sampling. The data were collected through an online questionnaire, and the study sample comprised 166 preservice SETs. The data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics of means and standard deviations to understand the participants' perceptions comprehensively. The results indicated that the preservice SET assessed ChatGPT as a valuable tool that assisted them in meeting the CEC standards (M=3.39). The highest benefit was observed in achieving CEC Standard 2 (M= 3.87), highlighting meeting individual learning and developmental needs. Additionally, they face moderate challenges (M=2.7), primarily regarding concerns about the validity of generated data and a tendency to over-rely on the tool. These insights posit the vitality of integrating ChatGPT with SE programs while guiding students on its effective use.