The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services has awarded a $7,350,989 Formula Grant under the Special Education Preschool Grants program (CFDA 84.173) to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). This 15-month grant, effective July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, will support comprehensive special education and related services for children with disabilities aged 3 through 5 years, with optional services for 2-year-olds transitioning to age 3. The grant funding enables MSDE to provide specialized instruction, speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, assistive technology, and other individualized support services to prepare young children with disabilities for successful transitions into kindergarten and future academic environments. MSDE will sub-award a portion of these funds to local school districts, intermediate educational units, charter schools, and other regional educational organizations across Maryland to directly implement these critical early childhood special education services.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $7.4m | 7/1/25 |