State grant - B preschool (619)

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) received a $25.7 million formula grant 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) for the performance period July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This grant provides federal funding to support comprehensive special education and related services for children with disabilities ages 3 through 5 years across Texas. The program ensures eligible preschool-age children receive free appropriate public education through specialized instruction, therapeutic services, and individualized support designed to prepare them for successful transitions into kindergarten.

TEA distributed the award to 35 local educational agencies and education service providers as sub-awardees, including school districts of varying sizes and nonprofit organizations serving preschool children with disabilities. Sub-awarded entities deliver direct services including specialized instruction, speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, assistive technology, and individualized support services. Notable sub-awardees include both urban districts (Houston-area districts such as Wylie ISD, New Braunfels ISD, and Lufkin ISD) and rural districts (such as Holland ISD, Motley County ISD, and Refugio ISD), as well as community-based service providers like Bakerripley. All sub-awards were distributed on February 20, 2026, with the exception of several awarded between September 2025 and February 2026, reflecting the state's systematic allocation of preschool special education resources to local providers.