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Activities of special education advisory groups and other related information.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Equitable Services for Students with Disabilities Enrolled by Their Parents in Private Schools
Equitable services provisions and proportionate share calculation are required for students aged 3-21, parentally placed in private school. Local Educational Agencies have an obligation to locate and evaluate all students within their boundaries.

Annual State Application under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

2024 Annual State Application (Posted 22-Mar-2024)
Annual state application under Part B of the IDEA to be submitted by May 22, 2024.
2023 Annual State Application (Posted 23-Mar-2023)
Annual state application under Part B of the IDEA to be submitted by May 24, 2023.
2022 Annual State Application (Posted 23-Mar-2022)
Annual state application under Part B of the IDEA to be submitted by May 27, 2022.
2021 Annual State Application (Posted 17-Mar-2021)
Annual state application under Part B of the IDEA to be submitted by May 21, 2021.
2020 Annual State Application (Posted 12-Mar-2020)
Annual state application under Part B of the IDEA to be submitted by May 15, 2020.
2019 Annual State Application (Posted 11-Mar-2019)
Annual state application under Part B of the IDEA to be submitted by May 17, 2019.
2018 Annual State Application (Updated 14-May-2018)
Annual state application under Part B of the IDEA to be submitted by May 18, 2018.

Local Educational Agency (LEA) Grants (Updated 22-Feb-2024)
Program summaries and information on specific federal IDEA grants allocated to provide services to individuals with disabilities.

Special Education State Funding
General Fund Special Education funding information.

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Last Reviewed: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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