OSSE is applying for the Individual with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Part B federal fiscal year (FFY2020) grant. This grant from the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs supports children with disabilities and requires, as a condition for the receipt of such funds, that states agree to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE).

Members of the public will have the opportunity to make comments on OSSE’s application and budget from Thursday, March 12, 2020 - Saturday, April 11, 2020. Please direct comments or questions to Kieran Bowen, administrative management officer, at [email protected] or (202) 481-3938. The application will remain available on this website until Monday, May 11, 2020.