Funding Description
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), Part B, Section 619, Federal Preschool Programs Grant (IDEA/ARP 619 Federal Preschool Programs Grant) funds are specifically allocated for special education and services to students with disabilities for preschool children ages three, four, and five.
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants |
Local educational agencies
|
| Required Eligibility Criteria |
To receive funds, a local educational agency (LEA) must submit a local plan to the state educational agency that contains assurances that are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations |
LEAs must account for these 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
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Funding
| Legal Authority |
Public Law 108-446, IDEA, Part B, Section 619; Budget Act Item 6100-159-0890, Schedule 2 |
| Source / Type |
Federal / Grant
|
| State Fiscal Year |
2021-22
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| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes |
3308 / 8182
|
| Total Available |
$20,782,677
|
| Recipient Amount |
Varies according to funding formula.
|
| Match Requirement |
No
|
| Allocation Formula |
Funding is based on a federal three-part formula: December 1997 California Special Education Management Information (CASEMIS) pupil count, ages 3 through 21 years, and identified on an IEP; 2020 K-12 enrollment (Public and Private school); and 2020 K-12 poverty (Free and Reduced Meal Counts).
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Important Dates
| Date Application Available |
Unavailable
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| Due Date |
Unavailable
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| Expected Notification Date |
February 16, 2022
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Additional Information
Contacts
| Program |
Emily Bunnell, Education Programs Consultant, 916-327-3536, EBunnell@cde.ca.gov
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| Fiscal |
Emily Bunnell, Education Programs Consultant, 916-327-3536, EBunnell@cde.ca.gov
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| Division |
Special Education Division, 916-323-2409 (phone), 916-323-9781 (fax)
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Last Modified:
February 14, 2022
