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This is a reimbursement apportionment program with no competitive application deadline; claims are submitted monthly via the PADC Web Application. The stored deadline of 2026-11-02 could not be confirmed.
The Special Education Extraordinary Cost Pool for NPS/LCI and Mental Health Services is a California Department of Education grant that reimburses school districts for unusually high special education costs associated with placements at Nonpublic Schools, Nonpublic Agencies, Legally Certificated Institutions, and mental health services.
The program provides reimbursement to local educational agencies facing costs that significantly exceed standard special education expenditure thresholds, ensuring students with disabilities can access required services regardless of cost. Eligible applicants are California local educational agencies that have incurred extraordinary costs for eligible students' individualized education program services.
Applications are submitted annually through CDE.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Special education local plan areas (SELPAs) in California that support students in nonpublic, nonsectarian schools or licensed children's institutions with extraordinary costs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Special Education Extraordinary Cost Pool for NPS/LCI and Mental Health Services are due November 2, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Special Education Extraordinary Cost Pool for NPS/LCI and Mental Health Services is funded by California Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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