This is a Formula Grant awarded 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). The grant provides $6,621,358.00 in funding to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to 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 funding is used to ensure that children with disabilities receive free appropriate public education through specialized instruction, therapeutic services, and individualized support, including specialized instruction, speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, assistive technology, and other services to prepare young children with disabilities for successful transitions into kindergarten and future academic environments. DESE will sub-award these funds to local school districts, intermediate educational units, charter schools, and other regional educational organizations throughout Missouri.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $6.6m | 7/1/25 |