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PROGRAMS
& SERVICES:
SPECIAL EDUCATION FINANCE & MEDICAID
(Updated 10/22/09)
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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
(IEPs).
- Medicaid Information & Resources (Updated 10/22/09)
The Medicaid School Based Health Services Program is used by the State to generate Medicaid reimbursement for medically related services provided in accordance with an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Schools bill Medicaid directly for services and receive a monthly grant award from the Department of Education based on the claims submission to Medicaid. The information in this section includes resources, required documentation and manuals to assist school staff in the accurate submission of Medicaid claims.
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LINKS
TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION
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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 FY2009
This spreadsheet reports average daily membership (ADM), child count and special education formula expenditures by school district and supervisory union. It also calculates child count as a percentage of average daily membership and special education formula expenditures per ADM.
The spreadsheet is also 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, 2009 to submit a request for waiver of the provisions of the high spending statute or until March 31, 2010 to submit a a remediation plan if no waiver is granted. Reports for FY2008 and FY2007 are provided below. 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 2011
View and download instructions and forms for special education service plans for
FY 2011 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. Service plans are due October 15, 2009.
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Special Education Expenditure Reports, Technical Guide and Forms for FY 2010
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.
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Special
Education Expenditure Reports, Technical Guide and Forms for FY 2009
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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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 Program Coordinator
(802) 828-5111 (P)
(802) 828-1631 (F)
nicole.tousignant@state.vt.us
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Special Education
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