The Michigan Department of Education received a $474,682,995 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the Special Education Grants to States program (CFDA 84.027). This grant provides funding to state and territorial education agencies to support comprehensive special education services for children with disabilities aged 3-21 across the state. The grant enables the Michigan Department of Education to deliver individualized instruction, specialized therapies, assistive technologies, transportation accommodations, and professional development for staff working with students with disabilities.
The Michigan Department of Education has provided numerous sub-awards to local intermediate school districts, educational service agencies, and school districts across the state using this federal grant funding. Sub-awardees have utilized the funding to provide a range of special education, early intervention, and related services for infants, toddlers, and school-age children with disabilities, including assessments, therapies, family support, and educational programming tailored to student needs.
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