[Massachusetts-NFB] US Department of Ed increases funding for students with disabilities

[Sandra Burgess]

The US Department of Education has announced that IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Part B and C program funds will receive an additional $144 million dollars this year. IDEA Part B covers special education and additional services for children and youth with disabilities ages 3 through 21. IDEA Part C covers early intervention services for children with disabilities from birth through age 2 and their families. The Department also released new guidance which allows states to use IDEA Part C funds for supporting expectant families of infants with disabilities. Under the new guidance, states may use IDEA Part C funds to conduct child find, public awareness, and referral activities for expectant families of infants with disabilities.


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