Individuals with disabilities education act/ 2026 supplement

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the State of Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging $988,833 on July 1, 2026, under the Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families program (CFDA 84.181), a formula grant providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. The award supports Tennessee's statewide system of coordinated, comprehensive, multidisciplinary, interagency programs delivering early intervention services to children with disabilities aged birth through two years and their families, including Indian children and families residing on reservations geographically located in the state. Services include developmental screenings, assessments, individualized family service plans, specialized instruction, therapies (speech, physical, and occupational), assistive technology, and family support. The State of Tennessee delivers services through a network of sub-awardees including local education agencies, health departments, universities, hospitals, and non-profit organizations. Performance occurs in Nashville, Tennessee, with a period of performance from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.