State & Local Projects

Total Florida State Budget Amount
$646.96M
FY 2008-2009
$323.48M
FY 2009-2010
$323.48M
FY 2010-2011
TBD
Amounts to Local Government Passed Through State Agencies
$646.96M
Amounts Sent Directly to Local Government
TBD
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B Grants to States and Preschools

Section: Division A,Title VIII | Agency: Dept. of Education

Funds to allow states and districts to help ensure that children with disabilities, including children aged three to five, have access to a free appropriate public education to meet each child's unique needs. Funding is by formula and is in addition to the regular Fiscal Year (FY) Part B Grants.

Brief description of program or funding including funding distribution method (formula or competitive grant):

IDEA recovery funds for services to children and youths with disabilities appropriates significant funding to allow states and districts to help ensure that children with disabilities, including children aged three to five, have access to a free appropriate public education to meet each child’s unique needs. Funding for states is determined by formula and is in addition to the regular Fiscal Year (FY) Part B Grants.

When funds are expected to be available:

  • Phase 1 -50% by end of March 2009
  • Phase 2 - 50% by Oct 1, 2009
  • State should make the Part B Grants to States and Preschool Grants recovery funds that it receives in March available to Local Education Agencies (LEA) by the end of April 2009.

How long are funds available:  All IDEA recovery funds must be obligated by Sept. 30, 2011.

Conditions or prerequisites for accessing funds (include matching or MOE requirements):

  • No new application or assurances required for first 50%. 
  • For the remaining 50% State must submit for review and approval and amendment to its FY 2009 application to address recordkeeping and reporting requirements under ARRA.