State grant - B preschool (619)

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) awarded $1,714,696.00 to the New Hampshire Department of Education under the Special Education Preschool Grants program (CFDA 84.173) effective July 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. This formula grant provides funding to support comprehensive special education services and related services for children with disabilities ages 3 through 5 years in New Hampshire, ensuring eligible children receive free appropriate public education (FAPE) as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The award funds the delivery of specialized instruction, therapeutic services, and individualized support to preschool-age children with disabilities. The New Hampshire Department of Education, as the state-level recipient, will distribute subgrants to local educational agencies, charter schools, and other eligible regional educational organizations within the state. Funded services 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 beyond. The state is required to set aside funds for administration and state-level activities before making subgrant distributions to local entities.