IDEA, Part B-619, Special Education Federal Preschool Grant
Funding Description
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, Section 619 preschool funds must be used to serve or benefit children with disabilities ages three through five.Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Local educational agencies |
|---|---|
| Required Eligibility Criteria | To receive funds, a local educational agency must submit to the California Department of Education (CDE) a local plan (application) that contains assurances that are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations | Districts must account for funds as expenditures for pupils with an individualized education plan (IEP) and for the provision of the special education and related services required by students with disabilities in order to benefit from a public education. |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) | Pre-K |
| Eligible Age Level(s) | 3, 4, 5 |
Funding
| Legal Authority | Public Law 108-446, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B, Section 619; Budget Item 6110-161-0890, Schedule (5) |
|---|---|
| Source / Type | Federal / Grant |
| State Fiscal Year | 2010-11 |
| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes | 3315 / 8182 |
| Total Available | $33,328,928 |
| Recipient Amount | Varies according to allocation formula |
| Match Requirement | No |
| Allocation Formula | Funding is based on a federal three-part formula: the 1997 special education enrollment population; 2009 K-12 enrollment (public and private); and 2009 K-12 poverty (Free and Reduced Meal Counts). |
Important Dates
| Date Application Available | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Due Date | Unavailable |
| Expected Notification Date | January 15, 2011 |
Additional Information
| Application | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Background | Local Educational Agency Grants [http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/as/leagrnts.asp#13430] |
| Fiscal | Local Educational Agency Grants [http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/as/leagrnts.asp#13430] |
| Other | Unavailable |
Contacts
| Program | Chris Essman, 916-327-3507, cessman@cde.ca.gov |
|---|---|
| Fiscal | Beckie Robinson, 916-327-3530, BRobinson@cde.ca.gov |
| Division | Special Education Division, 916-445-4613 (phone), 916-445-4108 (fax) |
Last Modified:
January 13, 2011
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