State grant - B preschool (619)

The Wyoming Department of Education received a $1,183,554 formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Special Education Preschool Grants program (CFDA 84.173), effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award funds comprehensive special education services and related services for children with disabilities ages 3 through 5 years in Wyoming, including specialized instruction, speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, assistive technology, and individualized support services.

As the state education agency recipient, Wyoming Department of Education administers the grant funds and distributes sub-awards to eligible local educational agencies, charter schools, and regional educational organizations throughout the state to deliver direct services to eligible preschool-age children with disabilities. The program ensures these children receive free appropriate public education designed to prepare them for successful transitions into kindergarten and subsequent academic environments. States receiving funding under this program must maintain eligibility by establishing Section 612 compliance under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and ensuring that all resident children with disabilities ages 3 through 5 years have access to a free appropriate public education.