Special Education Alternate Dispute Resolution Grant
Projected Funding: Instructions for applying not available.
Funding Description
Funds are used to develop and test procedures, materials, and training to support special education alternate dispute resolution (SPED ADR). Parents or guardians of students with disabilities, local educational agencies (LEAs), and special education local plan areas (SELPAs) may utilize the SPED ADR program to resolve disputes at the local level.Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Local educational agencies |
|---|---|
| Required Eligibility Criteria | All SELPAs are eligible for this funding. SELPAs participating in the program are eligible upon successful completion of an approved SPED ADR application. They are required to develop and participate in local alternate dispute resolution activities as part of a regional consortia. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations | Selected SELPAs are required to collect, maintain, and provide data concerning SPED ADR expenditures, along with information about the development and testing of procedures, materials, and training for SEPD ADR in special education. |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) | Not applicable |
| Eligible Age Level(s) | Not applicable |
Funding
| Legal Authority | Budget Act Item 6100-161-0890, Schedule 2, Provision 2; Public Law 108-446, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; Code of Federal Regulations 34, Part B, Section 611; Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 84.027A |
|---|---|
| Source / Type | Federal / Grant |
| State Fiscal Year | 2026-27 |
| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes | 3395 / 8182 |
| Total Available | $1,925,000 |
| Recipient Amount | $15,039 |
| Match Requirement | No |
| Allocation Formula | The amount of funding is evenly distributed among the number of SELPA applicants. |
Important Dates
| Date Application Available | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Due Date | Unavailable |
| Expected Notification Date | Unavailable |
Additional Information
| Application | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Background | Local Educational Agency Grants [http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/leagrnts.asp#pca13007adr] |
| Fiscal | Unavailable |
| Other | Unavailable |
Contacts
| Program | Denise Lee, Education Programs Consultant, 916-319-0417, ADR@cde.ca.gov |
|---|---|
| Fiscal | Denise Lee, Education Programs Consultant, 916-319-0417, ADR@cde.ca.gov |
| Division | Special Education Division, 916-445-4613 |
Last Modified:
August 28, 2026
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