Individuals with disabilities education act/ 2026 supplement

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the Ohio Department of Education $3,545,558 on July 1, 2026, under the Special Education Grants to States program (CFDA 84.027), a formula grant to assist states in providing special education and related services to children with disabilities ages 3 through 21.

The award funds special education and related services delivery across Ohio's public school system. ODE, the state educational agency headquartered in Columbus, receives the award and distributes subgrants to local educational agencies, school districts, and educational service centers throughout the state after setting aside funds for state-level administration and activities. The program requires Ohio to serve all eligible children with disabilities within the state's jurisdiction, subject to state law and practice regarding ages 3 through 5 and 18 through 21.

The obligation period runs through September 30, 2027, with place of performance at Columbus, Ohio. ODE must retain records related to grant funds and compliance for three years from submission of its final expenditure report and make all records supporting federal fund claims accessible for administrative review.