State grant - b preschool (619)

The Department of Education Delaware received a $1,387,906 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). The award, effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, supports comprehensive special education services for children with disabilities aged 3 through 5 years throughout Delaware.

Under this grant, the Department of Education Delaware delivers and sub-awards funding to local educational agencies, school districts, and regional educational organizations to provide specialized instruction, speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, assistive technology, and individualized support services to preschool-age children with disabilities. These services ensure eligible children receive free appropriate public education and individualized support designed to facilitate successful transitions into kindergarten and subsequent academic environments, consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B requirements.