This guide helps lead agency staff, policymakers, and stakeholders understand the necessary regulatory requirements related to the state’s management of IDEA Part C funds.

With this guide, readers will learn about the permissive use of funds and costs that require prior approval. The resource also provides a summary of key reporting requirements for the use of Part C funds in the federal grant application and raises questions for states to consider. The guide may be particularly useful to new staff as they better understand the fundamentals, leading to improved data collection processes and state management of IDEA funds. 

Published by: The Center for IDEA Fiscal Reporting (CIFR)

Guide: Quick Reference Guide on the Use of IDEA Part C Funds