The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded a $3,508,798 Formula Grant under the Special Education Preschool Grants program (CFDA 84.173) to the State of New Mexico Public Education Department. This 15-month grant, effective from July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, will fund a comprehensive range of special education and related services for children with disabilities aged 3 through 5 years, and optionally for 2-year-olds transitioning to age 3. The grant supports specialized instruction, speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, assistive technology, and individualized support services to prepare young children with disabilities for successful transitions into kindergarten and future academic environments. As the primary state education agency, the New Mexico Public Education Department will sub-award funds to local school districts, intermediate educational units, charter schools, and other regional educational organizations across the state to deliver these critical educational services.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $3.5m | 7/1/24 |