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PROGRAMS
& SERVICES:
SPECIAL EDUCATION FINANCE & MEDICAID
(Updated 7/1/09)
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OVERVIEW
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The special education
finance program administers the state’s special education funding laws in 16 V.S.A.
chapter 101. The current state funding formula for K-12 services is a reimbursement
system. Reporting requirements include the submission of a service plan projecting
the cost of special education for the upcoming year as well as expenditure reports
during the year of actual costs incurred. Program staff review expenditure reports
submitted by Vermont school districts and calculate the amount of state assistance,
perform audits of the special education expenditure reports to ensure that the information
reported is accurate and properly documented, and oversee the distribution of federal
IDEA-B and PreSchool Flow Through funds to supervisory unions. Program staff also
work with the Office of Vermont Health Access on the School-based Health Services
Program which allows schools to generate Medicaid reimbursement for the health-related
services provided to special education students who are enrolled in Medicaid and
receive eligible services in accordance with their individualized education plans
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LINKS
TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION (Updated 7/1/09)
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IDEA-B Basic and Pre-School Flow Through Application Forms for Regular Grant Funds and ARRA Funds for FY 2010
Use the link above to view and download the forms and information needed to apply for FY-2010 IDEA-B Basic and Pre-School Flow Through grants. This includes both the regular grant funds and the funds made available for IDEA-B under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). |
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Special Education Cost, Average Daily Membership (ADM) and Child Count by School District for FY2008
This spreadsheet is used to determine high and low spending districts in accordance with 16 VSA §2974. High spending is defined as spending at least 20 percent more than the state wide average of special education (formula) eligible costs per average daily membership. High spending districts have until December 1, 2008 to submit a request for waiver of the provisions of the high spending statute or until March 31, 2009 if no waiver is granted. For questions or additional information, contact Doug Dows at (802) 828-5109 or doug.dows@state.vt.us. |
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Special Education
Service Plan for FY 2010
View and download instructions and forms for special education service plans for
FY 2010 used by Vermont school districts to report their anticipated special education
expenditures. This service plan is designed to meet the requirement by law that each
supervisory union submit a service plan annually to the commissioner reporting their
anticipated special education expenditures for the following year.
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Special
Education Expenditure Reports, Technical Guide and Forms (Updated 7/1/09)
View and download
instructions and forms for special education expenditure reports used by Vermont
school districts to report their special education costs for state funding. A technical
guide, forms and sample showing the required staff documentation for special education
eligible cost for state funding are also provided.
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Required Medicaid Reports (Field Memo 09-05): Medicaid Annual Reinvestment Report & Report on Supervisory Union/School District Expenditures for Health Services
Use this link to view and download instructions and forms for the Medicaid Reinvestment Report and Health Services Report. The Medicaid Reinvestment Report is designed to meet the statutory requirement for a written report on how Medicaid funds are spent. Reports are due August 17, 2009. Questions regarding these reports should be directed to Nicole Tousignant (802) 828-5111 or nicole.tousignant@state.vt.us. Download an Excel version of the Medicaid Annual Reinvestment Report using the link below:
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Medicaid
School-based Health Service Program Overview
The Medicaid
school-based health services program generates Medicaid reimbursement for special
education students in accordance with their individualized education plans (IEPs).
This summary provides information about the process used to document and submit claims. Use the following list to view and download current forms:
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Special
Education Web Pages
Visit the special education Web pages for information links to: laws and regulations; policy and administration; documents, reports and publications; special education forms; and parental resources.
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CONTACT
INFORMATION
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Special Education
School-based Health Services & Medicaid
Margaret Schelley, Assistant Division Director
(802) 828-5119 (P)
(802) 828-1631 (F)
margaret.schelley@state.vt.us
Nicole Tousignant, Medicaid Unit Coordinator
(802) 828-5111 (P)
(802) 828-1631 (F)
nicole.tousignant@state.vt.us
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Special Education
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