The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded a $153,383,806 Formula Grant to the Florida Department of Education under the Special Education Grants to States program (CFDA 84.027). The grant aims to ensure that all children with disabilities ages 3 through 21 have the right to a free appropriate public education designed to meet their individual needs and prepare them for employment and independent living. Funds are to be used to supplement the excess costs of providing special education and related services to students with disabilities.
The award was made on July 1, 2021 with a completion date of September 30, 2022. Sub awards were provided to 67 local educational agencies and other organizations across Florida to deliver special education and related services to students with disabilities. Total sub award funding amounted to the full $153.4 million awarded.
Generated 1/6/24, 10:29 AM