IDEA Part B - Preschool

Program Description:	IDEA Part B – Preschool. IDEA makes it possible for states and local educational agencies to receive federal funds to assist in the education of students with disabilities ages 3, 4 and 5. The Federal government allocates funds to New York State based on a historical census of children ages 3, 4 and 5 in the State. A portion of the funds is allocated to schools based on the total school enrollment and the State’s poverty rate.
Federal Agency:	U.S. Department of Education – Office of Special Education Programs
Agency Website:	http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml
National Total:	$400,000,000
New York State Total:	$35,017,461
Entities Eligible to Apply:	Public School Districts

Flow of Funds:	The Federal government allocates funds to New York State based on a historical census of children ages 3, 4 and 5 in the State. A portion of the funds is allocated to schools based on the total school enrollment and the State’s poverty rate.
Obligation Deadline:	September 30, 2011
Reporting Requirements:	Recipients of funds must account for, and report on, how the funds are spent

State Agency:	State Education Department
State Agency Website:	www.vesid.nysed.gov/spedfin/
State Agency Technical Contact:	Michael Plotzker
Additional Information:	Use this form to request additional information.