Special Education-State Program Improvement Grants for Children with Disabilities (84.323)

Program

84.323 Special Education-State Program Improvement Grants for Children with Disabilities

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Education
Office: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

Authorization

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Executive Order Part D, Subpart 1.

Program Number

84.323

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To assist State educational agencies in reforming and improving their systems for personnel preparation and professional development of individuals providing early intervention, educational and transition services, to improve results for children with disabilities.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

The use of funds is described in section 654 of the IDEA. At least 90 percent of the funds must be spent on professional development activities, including the recruitment and retention of highly qualified special education teachers. No more than 10 percent can be spent on State activities, such as reforming special education and regular education teacher certification (including recertification) or licensing requirements and carrying out programs that establish, expand, or improve alternative routes for State certification of special education teachers.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

State educational agencies.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities and their families benefit from this program.

Credentials/Documentation

OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedure

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. The standard application forms as furnished by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program.

Award Procedure

Applications are peer reviewed and made on approval of the Assistant Secretary, OSERS.

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 90 to 120 days.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Awards may be renewed annually for up to 5 years throughout the project period of the award, depending upon the availability of appropriations.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Typically from one to five years, subject to the availability of appropriations. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Electronic transfer.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Progress reports: Grantees must submit an annual performance report as required and or EDGAR (34 CFR Par 74.50). Final reports are made at the end of the project period. Cash reports are not applicable. No progress reports are required. Expenditure reports are not applicable. Program perfroance is monitored through APR.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records

The awardee shall maintain accounts, records, and other evidence pertaining to all costs incurred, revenues or other applicable credits acquired under its grant, as stated in award terms and conditions.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2011: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

91-0300-0-1-500.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $22,598,000; FY 09 est $48,000,000; FY 10 est $48,000,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

No Data Available.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Not Applicable.

Related Programs

84.027 Special Education_Grants to States; 84.173 Special Education_Preschool Grants; 84.181 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families; 84.324 Research in Special Education; 84.325 Special Education - Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities; 84.326 Special Education_Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities; 84.327 Special Education_Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities; 84.328 Special Education_Parent Information Centers; 84.329 Special Education_Studies and Evaluations; 84.373 Special Education_Technical Assistance on State Data Collection

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Jennifer Dolitle, Department of Education, OSERS Office os Special Education Programs, 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20202 Email: jennifer.dolittle@ed.gov Phone: (202) 245-6673.

Web Site Address

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html.

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2011: No Current Data Available

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Criteria for selecting among grant applications will normally be selected from those in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR Part 75.210.