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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) | U.S. Department of Education Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Guidance, resources, and technical assistance related to IDEA.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children.
The IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services to millions of eligible infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.
Additionally, the IDEA authorizes formula grants to states to support special education, early intervention, and related services; as well as discretionary grants to state educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and other nonprofit organizations. Comprehensive IDEA Website ED's Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) website brings together IDEA information and resources from the Department and our grantees.
IDEA Statute and Regulations Use this searchable database to find specific sections of the IDEA statute and related regulations. Policy Letters and Guidance Use this searchable database to find policy letters and guidance that pertain to IDEA implementation. Annual Reports to Congress on the Implementation of IDEA View recent Annual Reports to Congress on the Implementation of IDEA.
Students with Disabilities in Private Schools Find guidance pertaining to children with disabilities who are enrolled by their parents in private schools. Find datasets related to IDEA Section 618, which requires each state to submit data about children who receive services under IDEA Parts B and C. Find Section 618 datasets Resources for Parents and Families Find IDEA resources for parents and families.
IDEA Discretionary Grants Find information about discretionary grants authorized by IDEA. View IDEA discretionary grants Find information about IDEA formula grants, including Grants to States (Part B, Sec. 611), Preschool Grants for Children with Disabilities (Part B, Sec.
619), and Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (Part C). IDEA Part B and Part C Grant Award Letters Use this searchable database to find IDEA Part B and Part C Grant Award letters by program and year. Differentiated Monitoring and Support (DMS) Reports Use this searchable database to find IDEA Differentiated Monitoring and Support (DMS) reports by program, state, and year.
State Period of Availability (POA) Waivers under Part B This streamlined waiver for SEAs and subgrantees that allowed for the use of IDEA Part B funds for an additional year beyond what is known as as the Tydings period, for years impacted by COVID.
Period of Availability (POA) Waivers under IDEA Part C This waiver was provided to State Lead Agencies that are also State Education Agencies for the period of availability for the use of IDEA Part C funds. State Maintenance of Financial Support (SMFS) Waivers Find state requests for a one-year waiver of the IDEA maintenance of financial support requirement, as well as the department's response to each state request.
IDEA American Rescue Plan Funds These funds are provided to state educational agencies and lead agencies to help recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and to safely reopen schools and sustain safe operations. Office of Communications and Outreach (OCO) Page Last Reviewed: June 11, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and other nonprofit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Discretionary Grants - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is funded by U.S. Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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