Ed Dept Fixes Grants, Reopens Apps for Parent Info Centers
Published Date: 3/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education fixed some rules and reopened the application process for Special Education Parent Information Centers grants. They removed some application steps, changed how they pick winners, and extended the deadline to March 26, 2025, with reviews due by May 25, 2025. This update helps parents and families get better support while making sure federal money is used wisely.
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Competition reopened; deadline extended
The Department reopened the Parent Training and Information Centers competition and extended the application deadline to March 26, 2025 (applications must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on that date). The deadline for intergovernmental review is extended to May 25, 2025.
Previously filed applications must be resubmitted
The Department will not consider applications submitted prior to March 20, 2025. Applicants who already submitted must resubmit an updated application on or before March 26, 2025 for their application to be reviewed.
Selection criteria replaced with 34 CFR 75.210 point system
The NIA replaces the previous Selection Criteria with the criteria from 34 CFR 75.210. The competition uses a point allocation: Significance (15 points); Quality of project design (35 points); Quality of project evaluation/evidence-building (15 points); Adequacy of resources (20 points); Quality of the management plan (15 points).
Certain application requirements removed
The Department states it removed certain application requirements from the original notice inviting applications for the FY 2025 PTI competition.
Accessible application materials for people with disabilities
On request, individuals with disabilities can obtain this document and the application package in accessible formats such as Rich Text Format, MP3, braille, large print, or other formats from the program contact.
Project must make efforts to employ people with disabilities
The notice revises a requirement to state that ‘‘The project will make positive efforts to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.’’
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