Special Education-Studies and Evaluations (84.329)
Program
84.329 Special Education-Studies and Evaluations
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorization
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part D, Subpart 2, Sections 674, as amended, Public Law 105-17, 20 U.S.C. 1474.
Program Number
84.329
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To assess the progress in implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, including State and local efforts to provide (1) Free appropriate public education to children with disabilities; and (2) early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities who would be at risk of having substantial developmental delays if early intervention services were not provided.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements or Contracts).
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds must be used to support the objectives of the program.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
A State educational agency, a local educational agency, an institution of higher education, any other public agency, a private non-profit organization, an outlying area, an Indian tribe or tribal organization (as defined under section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act), and a for-profit organization, if the Secretary finds it appropriate in light of the purposes of a particular competition for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement. The Secretary may limit the entities eligible for an award to categories of these eligible entities. The Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau are also eligible through September 30, 2001.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities, and other individuals with disabilities, and their families benefit from this program.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is covered under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernment Review of Federal programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as a single point of contact in his or her State to be followed in applying for assistance if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedure
The standard application forms as furnished and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. The program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure
Applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts.
Deadlines
Contact the Headquarters Office for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
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. Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
The Secretary may require a recipient of a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement to share in the cost of a project. 20 U.S.C. 1461 (f)(2).
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Typically from 1 to 5 years. Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Progress reports shall be made on an annual basis. Final reports shall be made at the end of the project period. Cash balance reports will be required annually.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expand less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
As stated in grant or contract terms and conditions, the awardee shall maintain accounts, records, and other evidence pertaining to all costs incurred, revenues or other applicable credits acquired under this grant.
Program Accomplishments
Approximately 5 awards were made.
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-0300-0-1-500.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $15,950,000; FY 03 est $15,950,000; and FY 04 est $15,950,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards typically range from $100,000 to $1,000,000 per year.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Related Programs
84.027, Special Education_Grants to States; 84.173, Special Education_Preschool Grants; 84.184, Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities_National Programs; 84.323, Special Education_State Program Improvement Grants for Children with Disabilities; 84.324, Special Education_Research and Innovation to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities; 84.325, Special Education_Personnel Preparation 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.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
U.S. Department of Education, OSERS Office of Special Education Programs 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Rm. 4627, MES Washington, DC 20202-2500. Contact: Jeffrey Payne. E-mail Address jeffrey.payne@ed.gov. Telephone: (202) 205-8883.
Web Site Address
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/OSEP/index.html
Examples of Funded Projects
The studies supported by this program include the Special Education Elementary Longitudinal Study; the State and Local Implementaion of IDEA study; and the National Longitudinal Study.
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.
