Section 1704-D. Department responsibilities.
(a) Funding.--To award grants under the pilot program, the department may use Federal, State and other money to the extent the money is made available for the program including up to $300,000 annually of undistributed funds not expended, encumbered or committed from appropriations or restricted accounts for grants and subsidies made to the department to award grants. The funds shall be transferred by the Secretary of the Budget to a restricted account as necessary to award grants and, when transferred, are appropriated to carry out the provisions of this article. ((a) amended July 11, 2024, P.L.618, No.55)
(b) Consultation.--No later than six months after the effective date of this section, the department shall consult with the Pennsylvania Special Education Advisory Panel in establishing, operating and evaluating the pilot program.
(c) Guidelines.--By March 15, 2023, the department shall establish guidelines and procedures for the pilot program in consultation with the Pennsylvania Special Education Advisory Panel. The department shall consider curriculum offered by organizations with 50% or greater disabled leadership that specialize in and have expertise with individuals with disabilities before selecting the curriculum to be used for the pilot program.
(1704-D added July 8, 2022, P.L.620, No.55)