Individuals with disabilities education act/ 2026 supplement

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the Connecticut Department of Education $1,081,534 on July 1, 2026, under the Special Education Grants to States program (CFDA 84.027), a formula grant that provides funds to assist states in delivering special education and related services to children with disabilities ages 3–21.

The award funds special education services and related activities delivered in Hartford, Connecticut. The Connecticut Department of Education, as the state education agency, receives the formula allocation and distributes subgrants to eligible local educational agencies after setting aside funds for state administration and state-level activities. The program requires states to serve all children with disabilities within the eligible age range, though states are not required to serve ages 3–5 or 18–21 if services conflict with state law, practice, or court order.

The period of performance runs through September 30, 2027. Connecticut must retain records related to grant funds and compliance for three years from the date of final expenditure reporting.