FUNDING APPLICATIONS

INTRODUCTION

Purpose of Program

A reserve is established to use when all available state, federal and local resources have been exhausted. They are to be used for emergency situations, such as high-cost children or severely disabled children.

Program Changes

The Areas of Exceptionality Section reviews Special Reserve applications in their area of expertise.

Children Served

These funds are made available to local education agencies and charter schools for high-cost children with disabilities ages 3-21 entering their system after all funds have been committed. Children with disabilities in state-operated programs and corrections do not receive these funds.

Application Process 

The application for these funds is approved by the consultant in the disability category of the child in the application when possible. Agencies are notified of status of application and the amount of funds to be received is forwarded to Financial Services for allocation to LEA.

Amount of Funds Per Child

The amount per child is based on the services requested. Requests range from teacher personnel to educational supplies and equipment.

APPLICATION PACKET

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• 2011-2012 Special State Reserve Application
  (pdf, 356kb | doc, 285kb)