State grant - B preschool (619)

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services provided a $37,147,853 Formula Grant under the Special Education Preschool Grants program (CFDA 84.173) to the New York State Education Department. This grant funding supports 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 program enables a wide range of educational interventions, including 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. The grant period runs from July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025.

As the prime grantee, the New York State Education Department has awarded numerous sub-grants to local school districts, intermediate educational units, charter schools, and other regional educational organizations across New York to deliver these special education preschool services at the local level. The sub-grants have enabled districts to provide a variety of supplemental educational programs, support services, and resources to meet the needs of children with disabilities in their communities.