The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services has awarded the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RI DESE) a $1,839,796 Formula Grant under the Special Education Preschool Grants (CFDA 84.173) program. This grant funding will be used by RI DESE to provide special education and related services to children with disabilities ages 3 through 5 years, and at the state's discretion, to 2-year-old children with disabilities who will reach age 3, across Rhode Island. As the state education agency, RI DESE will distribute these sub-grant funds to local education agencies, schools, and other partners to facilitate direct instruction, teacher training, assessments, infrastructure improvements, student support services, and nutritious meals for preschool students with special needs throughout the state. The grant period runs from July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.8m | 7/1/23 |