State grant - B preschool (619)

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) awarded the District of Columbia Government a formula grant of $270,255.00 under the Special Education Preschool Grants program (CFDA 84.173) effective July 1, 2025, with completion by September 30, 2026. This award supports the provision of special education and related services to children with disabilities aged 3 through 5 years in Washington, D.C. Services funded through this grant include specialized instruction, speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, assistive technology, and individualized support services designed to prepare young children with disabilities for successful transitions into kindergarten and future academic environments.

The District of Columbia Government, operating as the DC State Education Office, serves as the state education agency and administers the grant by distributing sub-awards to eligible local educational agencies. On January 6, 2026, the DC Public Schools received a sub-award under the IDEA 619 program to deliver preschool special education services to eligible students within the district. All recipients must maintain free appropriate public education (FAPE) availability for children with disabilities ages 3 through 5 residing in the jurisdiction and comply with documentation and record retention requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and applicable federal regulations.