State grant - B (611)

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the Board of Education Colorado $68.477 million on July 1, 2026, under the Special Education Grants to States program (CFDA 84.027). The award supports provision of special education and related services to children with disabilities aged 3 through 21 across Colorado, with performance through September 30, 2027, and administrative oversight based in Denver, Colorado. The Board of Education Colorado, as the state educational agency, receives the award and distributes subgrants to local educational agencies, charter schools, and other eligible entities to deliver services in their respective jurisdictions. Under the formula grant structure, the Board sets aside funds for state-level administration and activities, then passes remaining funds to sub-recipients. The award is classified as a state grant and represents one of multiple formula grants Colorado receives from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to meet excess costs of special education service delivery statewide.