§1452 Eligibility and Collaborative Process

Summary

A State education agency may apply for a grant that lasts at least 1 year and no more than 5 years. To get the grant, the agency must form a partnership with local school districts and other state agencies that work with children with disabilities. The partnership must include at least one college or university and the state agencies that run early intervention (subchapter III), early education, child care, and vocational rehabilitation programs. The agency must also work with other people and groups, which can include the Governor; parents of children with disabilities and parents of nondisabled children (ages birth through 26); people with disabilities; parent training or resource centers; community nonprofits; school personnel; state advisory and interagency councils; vocational education experts; the state higher education agency; health, mental health, social services, and juvenile justice agencies; professional development providers for young children; and others. If another person or agency in the state is responsible for teacher preparation or certification, that person or agency must be included as a partner and must carry out any activities that are within its authority.