Alaska Online Public Notices #260312_SpedPartB-App

Alaska Solicits Public Input on IDEA Part B Special Education Grant Application

This opportunity seeks public input on Alaska's application for federal special education funding under IDEA Part B for children with disabilities. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Education and Early Development - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a request for public comment, not a procurement of goods or services - Products/Services Requested: - Solicitation of public and stakeholder feedback on the state's IDEA Part B grant application - Administration of IDEA Part B, including Preschool Grants and coordination with other programs - State-level activities: technical assistance, personnel preparation, professional development, monitoring, enforcement, complaint investigation, mediation, support for behavioral interventions, addressing personnel shortages, capacity building, technology use, transition programs, paperwork reduction, accommodations development, and technical assistance to schools and LEAs - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal IDEA regulations - Maintenance of state financial support for special education - Allocation of approximately $45.7 million in federal funds for administration and state-level activities - Public and stakeholder input is required to inform the application and funding allocations - Places of Performance and Delivery: - State of Alaska (all local educational agencies) - United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Washington, DC

Description

The Department of Education and Early Development of Alaska is soliciting public input on its Special Education Federal Grant Application for Federal Fiscal Year 2026. The application pertains to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B grants, which support special education services. The notice invites comments on the application, which must be submitted by May 11, 2026, via email or fax. The application includes assurances of compliance with IDEA requirements and details on the allocation of funds for administration and other state-level activities.

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