Federal Appropriation:  $11.7 billion 

• $11.3 billion under Part B Grants to States
• $400 million under Part B Preschool Grants 
   

OSSE’s Award Amount: $16.6 million  

• Section 611: $16,441,924
• Section 619: $260,486
  

Grant Type: Formula

Sub-Recipients: DC local Education Agencies (LEAs) receive IDEA, Part B ARRA funds through the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). LEA eligibility and allocations are made pursuant to 20 U.S.C. § 1411 and 34 CFR §300.705 for Section 611, and 20 U.S.C. § 1419 and 34 CFR §300.815 for Section 619.

Purpose:  Part B of the IDEA provides funds to state educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs) to help them ensure that children with disabilities, including children aged three through five, have access to a free appropriate public education to meet each child's unique needs and prepare him or her for further education, employment, and independent living. The IDEA funds under ARRA will provide an unprecedented opportunity for states, LEAs, and early intervention service providers to implement innovative strategies to improve outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, and youths with disabilities while stimulating the economy.

OSSE Resources: 

• Application Information: Phase I of the IDEA, Part B Application was released in July 2009.  Phase II was released in September 2009.
  • IDEA, Part B Phase I Application for LEAs*
  • IDEA, Part B Phase II Application for LEA – Programmatic*
  • IDEA, Part B Phase II Application for LEA – Fiscal Workbook*
  • IDEA, Part B Phase II Application for LEA – Instructions Manual*
• Planning Allocations for Eligible LEAs: Planning allocations for IDEA, Part B were released to LEAs in July 2009.
  • List of IDEA, Part B Planning Allocations for LEAs*
• Training Sessions for LEAs: Webinars were held for LEAs in June, July, and September 2009.
  • ARRA Overview – LEA Training*
  • IDEA, Part B Grants Update*
  • FFY 2009 Phase II Fiscal Workbook Walkthrough*
    

Department of Education Links: 

ARRA IDEA, Part B Fact Sheet (April 1, 2009)
ARRA IDEA, Part B Guidance (PDF – July 1, 2009)*
ARRA IDEA, Part B Uses of Funds Guidance*
ARRA State Allocations*
General Recovery Act Page
All Recovery Act Programs
General Recovery Act Fact Sheet (March 7, 2009)
Recovery Act Slideshow (April 3, 2009)
Recovery Act Webcast (April 3, 2009)
General Use of ARRA Funds Guidance (April 24, 2009)*
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance – Special Education Grants To States
USED Programs