State grant - B preschool (619)

This $42,175,137 Formula Grant award was provided by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the Special Education Preschool Grants program (CFDA 84.173). The grant supports comprehensive special education and related services for children with disabilities aged 3 through 5 years old, and optional services for 2-year-olds transitioning to age 3, across California.

The grant funds a range of educational interventions, including specialized instruction, speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, assistive technology, and individualized support services. These services are designed to prepare young children with disabilities for successful transitions into kindergarten and future academic environments. The primary recipient is the California Department of Education, which then distributes sub-awards to local school districts, educational agencies, and community organizations to implement the federally-funded initiatives.