State grant - B preschool (619)

The Michigan Department of Education received a $13.78 million formula grant award effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the Special Education Preschool Grants program (CFDA 84.173). This grant provides federal funding to support comprehensive special education services for children with disabilities aged 3 through 5 years in Michigan. The grant funds specialized instruction, therapeutic services including speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, assistive technology, and individualized support services designed to ensure eligible children receive a free appropriate public education and are prepared for successful transitions into kindergarten.

As the state administering agency, the Michigan Department of Education distributes the awarded funds to eligible local educational agencies, including intermediate school districts such as Lapeer County Intermediate School District, which received a sub-award on January 12, 2026. These sub-awardees implement the Special Education Preschool Grants program at the local level, extending specialized services to students with disabilities in preschool settings. States and local educational agencies qualify for funding by meeting Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B eligibility requirements and demonstrating their commitment to providing free appropriate public education to all eligible preschool-age children with disabilities within their jurisdictions.