State grant - B preschool (619)

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) awarded $9.79 million to the Indiana Department of Education on July 1, 2025, under the Special Education Preschool Grants program (CFDA 84.173). This formula grant, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, supports comprehensive special education and related services for children with disabilities ages 3 through 5 years throughout Indiana. The Indiana Department of Education, operating as the Superintendent of Public Instruction, serves as the prime recipient and subsequently distributes subgrant awards to eligible local educational agencies, charter schools, intermediate educational units, and other regional educational organizations across the state.

Funded services under this award include specialized instruction, speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, assistive technology, and individualized support services designed to prepare young children with disabilities for successful transitions into kindergarten and future academic environments. The state recipient sets aside a portion of funds for administration and state-level activities, with the remainder distributed to local partners serving children with disabilities in Indiana's diverse communities. All services are delivered in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requirements to ensure eligible children receive free appropriate public education (FAPE).