In addition, through its Coordinated Program Review activities the Department has identified areas of special education law that appear to be weak across the Commonwealth. Funds will be awarded to districts based on their submitted December 1 count of eligible students. The release of these funds is contingent upon Department approval of the district s Special Education Program Plan and any required compliance activities. The amount of funds for which each school district may apply is indicated on the individualized grant list. Districts seeking administrative reimbursement under Municipal Medicaid should limit expenditure categories to instructional services and materials rather than tuition or specialist salaries .
Most public schools have such a plan on file.
However, newly created public charter schools may not have such a plan on file or approved. Submit information on the attached Information and Needs Assessment Form and Budget Justification page. Please be aware that the Department will not approve funds for budget line items with no accompanying statement justifying such expenditure.