Education Dept Refines Annual Disability Funding Application Form
Published Date: 1/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education is updating the yearly form states use to apply for special education funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Act. This affects state, local, and tribal governments who must submit accurate info by February 9, 2026. The update aims to make the process clearer and less time-consuming, helping everyone get the right support faster without extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Plan submission required for Part B funds
A State is eligible for assistance under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act only if it submits a plan that provides the assurances required by 20 U.S.C. 1412(a). The Annual State Application under Part B (ICR 1820-0030) corresponds with 34 CFR 300.100–176; 300.199; 300.640–645; and 300.705 and requires States to notify the Secretary and local educational agencies of any State-imposed rule, regulation, or policy not required by the Act or Federal regulations.
Removal of disproportionality reporting
State, local, and tribal governments will no longer have to submit the Significant Disproportionality data collection under IDEA section 618(d) and 34 CFR 300.646–300.647 as part of the Annual State Application (Information Collection 1820-0030). The Department estimates 60 annual responses and 840 total annual burden hours for this collection and says removing that data element will reduce respondent burden when completing the application.
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