The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded a $8,269,376 Formula Grant under the Special Education Grants to States program (CFDA 84.027) to the American Samoa Department of Education (ASDOE). This grant, effective July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, enables ASDOE to provide comprehensive special education services for children with disabilities aged 3-21 in American Samoa. The funding supports individualized instruction, specialized therapies, assistive technologies, transportation accommodations, and professional development for staff working with students with disabilities. Additionally, ASDOE utilizes federal grant sub-awards to implement special education services at the local level through partnerships with local educational agencies, charter schools, and community organizations.
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