Schools Serving Military Kids Get Form Refresh
Published Date: 5/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense is updating its form for schools that teach military kids with severe disabilities to apply for special funding. Local and state schools affected should submit their info through an online portal by June 22, 2026. This change helps schools get the money they need without extra hassle, saving time and effort.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
LEAs Can Apply for Impact Aid
If you run a state, local, or tribal school district that educates military dependent students with severe disabilities, your district can submit SD Form 816 through the DoD Impact Aid Portal (https://service.dodea.edu/iap) to be considered for Department of Defense funds that compensate for the costs of educating those students. Eligible Local Education Agencies (LEAs) receive portal login credentials, submit information directly online, and may request this application annually; submission is voluntary.
Application Time Burden for LEAs
If your LEA files this application, the average burden per response is 210 minutes (3.5 hours). The DoD estimates 100 respondents, one response each annually, for a total annual burden of 350 hours. The application process is conducted through the DoD Impact Aid Portal and completion is voluntary.
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