This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the Special Education Preschool Grants program (CFDA 84.173), delivers $19,409,261.00 in funding to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for the period of July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. The grant supports 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. Typical services include specialized instruction, speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, assistive technology, and other individualized support to prepare young children with disabilities for successful transitions into kindergarten and future academic environments. ISBE, as the state education agency, will sub-award these funds to local school districts, intermediate educational units, charter schools, and other regional educational organizations across Illinois to provide these specialized preschool services.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $19.4m | 7/1/25 |