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Overview to the Preschool Grants Program Section 619 of Part B of IDEA

The Preschool Grants Program, authorized under Section 619 of Part B of IDEA, was established in 1981 to provide grants to states to serve young children with disabilities, ages 3 through 5 years. All states and eligible jurisdictions and outlying areas have participated in the program since fiscal year 1992. As of December 1, 2000, slightly less than 600,000 children were receiving special education and related services nationwide.

To be eligible for Preschool Grants funds, states must implement all requirements under Part B of IDEA for special education and related services. These requirements include areas such as due process, nondiscriminatory testing and evaluation, individualized educational program (IEP), placement in the least restrictive environment, and parent participation.

Using a formula specified in Section 619 of Part B of IDEA, the U. S. Department of Education provides a grant to State Educational Agencies (SEAs). This money can be used for three broad purposes:

  1. Services for qualified children provided through the Local Educational Agency (LEA),
  2. state-level activities, and
  3. state program administration.
LEA Services

First, special education and related services can be provided under Section 619 of Part B of IDEA through monies (subgrants) from the SEA. Services may include, but are not limited to the following:

  •  special instruction
  •  development and implementation of IEPs
  •  assistive technology devices and services
  •  audiology
  •  counseling services
  •  early identification and assessment
  •  medical services for diagnosis or evaluation
  •  occupational therapy
  •  physical therapy
  •  speech-language therapy
State-Level Activities

Second, the SEA may use some 619 funds (referred to as a "set aside") for state-level activities such as:

  • support services
  • activities related to the statewide coordinated service delivery program direct services
  • activities at state and local levels to meet the state established performance goals
  • State Improvement Plan (SIP) activities

State Program Administration

Finally, the SEA may earmark a percentage of its state-level activity monies for state administration. This function may include the coordination of statewide 619 grant activities by supporting staff positions in the SEA. Any funds not used for state-level activities, including administration, must be added to the funds used for subgrants to eligible LEAs.

For more information about the Preschool Grants Program, refer to Section 619 of Part B of the IDEA statute and its Regulations.

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