State grant - B (611)

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the Nebraska Department of Education $31.152 million on July 1, 2026, under the Special Education Grants to States program (CFDA 84.027). The award funds excess costs of providing special education and related services to children with disabilities in Nebraska aged 3 through 21. Performance runs through September 30, 2027, with administrative oversight in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The Nebraska Department of Education distributes the grant funds through sub-awards to local educational agencies and school districts across the state, which provide special education services and related supports directly to eligible children. The department may set aside funds for state-level administration and activities before making subgrants to local recipients.

This is a formula grant, with the state's eligibility and funding amount determined under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Section 612. The department must comply with record-retention and accountability requirements under the Education Department General Administrative Regulations.