Infant, toddlers & families (part c)

The Nebraska Department of Education received a $3.31 million formula grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families program (CFDA 84.181), effective July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award supports the implementation and maintenance of Nebraska's statewide early intervention system for infants and toddlers with disabilities from birth to age three and their families. The program delivers comprehensive services including developmental screenings and assessments, individualized family service plans, specialized instruction, therapeutic interventions, assistive technology, and family support services designed to enhance child development and minimize the impact of disabilities.

As the state lead agency designated by the Governor, the Nebraska Department of Education administers this formula grant and distributes the majority of funding through sub-awards to local educational agencies, health departments, universities, and community-based organizations throughout the state. These entities provide direct early intervention services at the local level, ensuring coordinated, multidisciplinary support across the state's comprehensive system.