The Annual State Application for Federal Fiscal Year 2010 under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as amended in 2004 is available for public inspection on the CT State Department of Education’s website.
The application contains assurances the State is in compliance with the IDEA Reauthorization of 2004 in order to remain eligible for federal financial assistance. The application also contains a description of the use of federal funds that the State receives from the Part B grant for administrative activities.
In addition, a revised Procedural Safeguards document is also included for public inspection. The public inspection period is 60 days starting March 1, 2010. The public comment period is 30 days from March 15, 2010, running until April 13, 2010. Written comments may be directed to Attorney Theresa C. DeFrancis, Bureau of Special Education, Connecticut State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2219, Hartford, CT 06145. Any questions regarding the State Application may be directed to Attorney DeFrancis at 860-713-6933.
A Public Hearing will be held on the proposed revisions to the Procedural Safeguards document on April 8, 2010 from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. The hearing will be held at 25 Industrial Park Road, Middletown, CT in Room MCR2 (the “Fishbowl”).
