This notice provides closing dates and other information regarding the transmittal of applications for fiscal year 1996 competitions under two programs authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This notice supports the National Education Goals by improving understanding of how to enable children and youth with disabilities to reach higher levels of academic achievement. Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, and appropriate nonprofit agencies. May 10, 1996. Multi-year projects will be level funded unless there are increases in costs attributable to significant changes in activity level, and funds are available.
Applications are available in alternative formats upon request.
To support projects designed to improve special education and related services to children and youth with serious emotional disturbance. Types of projects that may be supported under the program include, but are not limited to, research, development, and demonstration projects. Funds may also be used to develop and demonstrate approaches to assist and prevent children with emotional and behavioral problems from developing serious emotional disturbance. The regulations in 34 CFR Part 86 apply to institutions of higher education only. May 10, 1996.