Individuals with disabilities education act/ 2026 supplement

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the Louisiana Department of Education $244,814 under the Special Education Preschool Grants program on July 1, 2026. This formula grant (CFDA 84.173) funds special education and related services for children with disabilities ages 3 through 5 years, and at the state's discretion, children ages 2 who will reach age 3 during the school year. The award period runs through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As the state educational agency, the Louisiana Department of Education receives the grant and distributes subgrants to eligible local educational agencies after setting aside funds for administration and state-level activities. Recipient states must demonstrate compliance with IDEA Section 612 requirements and ensure free appropriate public education is available to all eligible children with disabilities residing within the state.