The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) entitlement grant ensures that necessary services to students with disabilities are provided, thus meeting the federal mandate of a free, appropriate public education for these students.  These dollars fund, fully or partially, ESE personnel, classroom supplies, professional development for staff, expert consultants for program development and compliance, and required services for parentally placed private school students.

The IDEA funds enhance service delivery to students with disabilities and supplement funds received through the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP).   The services provided through IDEA funds support the individual needs of students with disabilities and ultimately prepare them for post-secondary education and employment.

IDEA funds have historically provided services and personnel to meet the individualized needs of students with disabilities.

These funds will continue to provide both district wide support and individualized student support to meet student needs, as required, under IDEA.

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Approve IDEA Grants for the fiscal year 2017 – 2018.