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 Arts Education and School Improvement Resources for Local and State Leaders -- April 1997 (Updated March 1999)

SPECIAL EDUCATION -- STATE GRANTS

(202) 205-8824 or State Department of Education

These grants assist states in providing a free appropriate public education to children and youth with disabilities, ages 3 through 21, who are in need of special education and related services.

Program Office Contact: Larry Wexler (202) 205-5390 or e-mail Larry.Wexler@ed.gov

Legislation: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B, Sec. 611-618,620 as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1411-1418, 1420

Type of Assistance: formula grants to states which regrant at least 75 percent of funds to local school districts based on special education student count

Who May Apply: State education agencies of the 50 states, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia and outlying areas, and the U.S. Department of the Interior

Also Known As: Part B Program

FY 99 Appropriation: $35 million ($25 million will be allocated to state improvement and $10 million will be allocated to continuing grants of other programs)

Application Deadline: 10/1/99

In Cupertino, California, a partnership including institutions of higher education (a four year and a two year), a middle school, the Center for Movement Therapy, the United Cerebral Palsy Association and AXIS Dance Troupe created a computer-based instructional and recreational setting in which students with disabilities can explore, experience and choreograph dance within a virtual environment.


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Last Updated -- March 10, 1999, (pjk)