Learning Aid Ohio

The Ohio Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) administered by the Department of Education and Workforce focuses on the Learning Aid Ohio initiative, a specialized educational support program for students with disabilities. The contract provides eligible families with up to $2,000 in scholarship credits per cycle, enabling students with individualized education plans to access targeted tutoring and educational services. The program connects students with qualified tutors and in-home providers, with a primary goal of accelerating learning outcomes for students with disabilities who meet specific eligibility criteria, including Ohio residency and income requirements.

The IDV is awarded to the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO) as a single-source contract, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The total contract value is $3,500,000, with $875,000 allocated for program administration and $2,625,000 designated for scholarship credits. The contract covers the entire state of Ohio and is structured as an agency-administered agreement under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funding. DSACO will manage the program's online platform (https://www.learningohio.com/), handle family applications, verify provider backgrounds, and facilitate learning sessions, with invoicing based on completed student learning sessions.