State grant - b preschool (619)

The Utah State Board of Education received a $3,974,569 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the Special Education Preschool Grants program (CFDA 84.173). This grant provides funding to support comprehensive special education and related services for children with disabilities aged 3 through 5 years, with optional services for 2-year-olds transitioning to age 3. The grant period runs from July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025.

As the prime grantee, the Utah State Board of Education distributed numerous sub-awards to local school districts, charter schools, and other educational organizations throughout Utah. These sub-awards provided funding for a variety of special education services and supports, including specialized instruction, speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, assistive technology, and individualized support services to prepare young children with disabilities for success in kindergarten and beyond. The sub-awards ranged from $45,467 to $143 million, supporting services such as preschool special education, student meals, instructional support, and professional development for educators across Utah.