Funding Description
Funds are used by local education agencies (LEAs) through the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) to develop and test procedures, materials, and training to support alternate dispute resolution (ADR) in special education. Parent or guardians of students with disabilities, local education agencies and SELPAs may utilize the ADR program to resolve disputes at the local level.
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants |
Local educational agencies
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| Required Eligibility Criteria |
LEAs participating for 2011-12 are eligible if they received a grant in the previous year based on a review of the amount expended. They are required to develop and participate in local alternative dispute resolution inside of their SELPA, and outside of their SELPA at the request of the California Department of Education (CDE). LEAs for 2011-12 will be granted funds based on CDE's selection. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations |
Selected LEAs are required to collect, maintain and provide data concerning ADR expenditures, training, and activities to the CDE. |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) |
Not applicable
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| Eligible Age Level(s) |
Not applicable
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Funding
| Legal Authority |
Budget Item 6110-161-0890, Schedule 4 Provision 4; Public Law 108-446, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; CFR 34, Part B, Section 611; CFDA 84027A |
| Source / Type |
Federal / Grant
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| State Fiscal Year |
2011-12
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| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes |
3395 / 8182
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| Total Available |
$300,000
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| Recipient Amount |
15,000
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| Match Requirement |
No
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| Allocation Formula |
The total grant funding of $300,000.00 is divided equally among the 20 eligible agencies.
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Important Dates
| Date Application Available |
Unavailable
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| Due Date |
Unavailable
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| Expected Notification Date |
October 20, 2011
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Additional Information
Contacts
| Program |
Debra Babyak, 916-327-3697, dbabyak@cde.ca.gov
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| Fiscal |
Debbie Rizzo, 916-327-3676, drizzo@cde.ca.gov
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| Division |
Special Education Division, 916-445-4613 (phone), 916-445-4108 (fax)
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Last Modified:
February 23, 2012
