The public comment period for the below items has concluded.
2023
Vermont Agency of Education IDEA Part B Grant Application – Opportunity for Public Comment
March 24, 2023 Announcement: Vermont’s Part B Federal Application for Federal Fiscal Year 2023 (FFY23) is available for review from March 24 through May 24, 2023.
All states applying for funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are required to make available for public review and comment the application packet for those federal funds. These funds support the provision of special education services to children with disabilities who are ages 3 to 21 in Vermont.
The Vermont Agency of Education has developed a draft application packet for IDEA Part B funds and, by this notice, is making the application available for review and comment. The application packet, developed by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs includes a summary of the assurances, certifications, and IDEA use of fund descriptions the state will use to implement Part B of IDEA. Upon the Office of Special Education Programs’ approval of Vermont's Part B application, the state will receive a federal grant award under Part B of the IDEA for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
In reviewing the application, please note the following: The application is in a format required by the Office of Special Education Programs. Vermont is providing general assurances to the Office of Special Education Programs that the state will be implementing the provisions of state and federal regulations for Part B of IDEA 2004. The dollar amounts listed in Section III, Use of Funds, are for state-level administration and targeted initiatives; not the cost of serving students with disabilities or the total cost of special education services in Vermont.
- Vermont IDEA Part B Annual State Application for FFY23
- Vermont FFY 23 IDEA Part B Proposed Budget
- Vermont Year of Age Cohort
- Vermont Special Education: State-Imposed Rules
- General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) Section 427 Form
The Agency will accept public comments from March 24 through May 4, 2023. Email public comments to AOE.SpeciaEd@vermont.gov with the Subject Line IDEA Part B Public Comment.
The U.S. Department of Education (USDoE) details specific procedures that states are to follow in order to receive annual grant funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004. Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) at section 76.102 makes clear that the Part B fund applications are considered to be state plans for the use of Part B funding. The USDoE under the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) at 20 USC1232d (b)(7)(B), sets forth the public participation requirements. GEPA requires each state to publish its proposed application for Part B funds in a manner that will ensure circulation throughout the state at least 60 days before the date on which the application is submitted to the Secretary of Education or on which the application becomes effective, whichever occurs earlier, with an opportunity for public comment on such application to be accepted for at least 30 days.
2022
Vermont Agency of Education IDEA Part B Grant Application – Opportunity for Public Comment
March 16, 2022 Announcement: Vermont’s Part B Federal Application for Federal Fiscal Year 2022 (FFY22) is available for review from March 16 through May 16, 2022. All states applying for funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are required to make available for public review and comment the application packet for those federal funds. These funds support provision of special education services to children with disabilities who are ages 3 to 21 in Vermont. The Vermont Agency of Education has developed a draft application packet for IDEA Part B funds and, by this notice, is making the application available for review and comment. The application packet, developed by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs includes a summary of the assurances, certifications and IDEA use of fund descriptions the state will use to implement Part B of IDEA. Upon the Office of Special Education Programs’ approval of Vermont's Part B application, the state will receive a federal grant award under Part B of the IDEA for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. In reviewing the application, please note the following: The application is in a format required by the Office of Special Education Programs. Vermont is providing general assurances to the Office of Special Education Programs that the state will be implementing the provisions of state and federal regulations for Part B of IDEA 2004. The dollar amounts listed in Section III, Use of Funds, are for state-level administration and targeted initiatives; not the cost of serving students with disabilities or the total cost of special education services in Vermont.
- Vermont IDEA Part B Annual State Application for FFY22
- Vermont Agency of Education - FFY21 IDEA Part B Interactive Spreadsheet
- Vermont Year of Age Cohort
The Agency will accept public comments from March 16 through April 16, 2022. Email public comments to AOE.SpeciaEd@vermont.gov with the Subject Line IDEA Part B Public Comment.
The U.S. Department of Education (USDoE) details specific procedures that states are to follow in order to receive annual grant funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004. Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) at section 76.102 makes clear that the Part B fund applications are considered to be state plans for the use of Part B funding. The USDoE under the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) at 20 USC1232d (b)(7)(B), sets forth the public participation requirements. GEPA requires each state to publish its proposed application for Part B funds in a manner that will ensure circulation throughout the state at least 60 days before the date on which the application is submitted to the Secretary of Education or on which the application becomes effective, whichever occurs earlier, with an opportunity for public comment on such application to be accepted for at least 30 days.
2021
Vermont Agency of Education IDEA Part B Grant Application – Opportunity for Public Comment has been extended to May 7, 2021
March 16, 2021 Announcement: Vermont’s Part B Federal Application for Federal Fiscal Year 2021 (FFY21) is available for review from March 16 through May 16, 2021 with public comment now closing on May 7, 2021. All states applying for funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are required to make available for public review and comment the application packet for those federal funds. These funds support provision of special education services to children with disabilities who are ages 3 to 21 in Vermont. The Vermont Agency of Education has developed a draft application packet for IDEA Part B funds and, by this notice, is making the application available for review and comment. The application packet, developed by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs includes a summary of the assurances, certifications and IDEA use of fund descriptions the state will use to implement Part B of IDEA. Upon the Office of Special Education Programs’ approval of Vermont's Part B application, the state will receive a federal grant award under Part B of the IDEA for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022. In reviewing the application, please note the following: The application is in a format required by the Office of Special Education Programs. Vermont is providing general assurances to the Office of Special Education Programs that the state will be implementing the provisions of state and federal regulations for Part B of IDEA 2004. The dollar amounts listed in Section III, Use of Funds, are for state-level administration and targeted initiatives; not the cost of serving students with disabilities or the total cost of special education services in Vermont.
- Vermont IDEA Part B Annual State Application for FFY21
- Vermont Agency of Education - FY2021 IDEA Part B Interactive Spreadsheet
- Vermont Year of Age Cohort
The Agency will accept public comments from March 16 through May 7, 2021. Email public comments to AOE.SpeciaEd@vermont.gov with the Subject Line IDEA Part B Public Comment.
The U.S. Department of Education (USDoE) details specific procedures that states are to follow in order to receive annual grant funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004. Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) at section 76.102 makes clear that the Part B fund applications are considered to be state plans for the use of Part B funding. The USDoE under the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) at 20 USC1232d (b)(7)(B), sets forth the public participation requirements. GEPA requires each state to publish its proposed application for Part B funds in a manner that will ensure circulation throughout the state at least 60 days before the date on which the application is submitted to the Secretary of Education or on which the application becomes effective, whichever occurs earlier, with an opportunity for public comment on such application to be accepted for at least 30 days.
2020
Public Hearing on Vermont’s Policy and Procedures: Significant Disproportionality in Special Education
Under 34 C.F.R. 300.646 and 300.647, states must annually collect and examine data to see if significant disproportionality is occurring within the state and at the Local Education Agency (LEA) level. The IDEA regulations also expand the ways that districts must use funds to provide Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS) to students to address the identified disproportionality and to alleviate barriers to students’ access to curriculum and appropriate supports. The public had the opportunity to participate in two virtual Public Hearing sessions – April 20, 2020 from 11 a.m. to Noon or 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Minutes:
11 a.m. to Noon Meeting Minutes
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Meeting Minutes
Public Comment on Vermont’s FFY2020 IDEA Part B Application
The Agency of Education is seeking comments from the public on the draft FFY20 IDEA Part B Application. The grant application provides assurances that Vermont has policies and procedures in place as required by Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Further, Part B Interactive Spreadsheet provides an overview of how federal funds will be allocated for State Education Agency leadership, oversight, and support, in addition to the total award sought for the State’s Local Education Agencies. The draft grant application is available for you to review. Comments should be submitted to AOE.SpecialEd@vermont.gov with the Subject header – IDEA Part B Public Comment. As required, the Agency of Education accepted public comments for 30 days from March 13, 2020 through April 13, 2020. The deadline date was extended to April 20, 2020. Contact: Jacqui Kelleher at jacqui.kelleher@vermont.gov.