Individuals with disabilities education act/ 2026 supplement

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the Superintendent of Public Instruction in Washington state $311,385 under the Special Education Preschool Grants program (CFDA 84.173) on July 1, 2026.

The grant funds special education and related services for children with disabilities ages 3 through 5 years, and at the state's discretion, 2-year-old children with disabilities who will reach age 3 during the school year. The Superintendent of Public Instruction, serving as Washington's state education agency, receives the award and makes subgrants to eligible local educational agencies after setting aside funds for state-level administration and activities.

The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Work is performed in Olympia, Washington. This is a formula grant; the state qualifies for funding by submitting an approvable application under IDEA section 612 and ensuring a free appropriate public education is available to all eligible children with disabilities ages 3 through 5 residing in the state.