National Technical Assistance Center to Improve State Capacity to Collect, Report, Analyze, and Use Accurate IDEA Part B and Part C Fiscal Data (84.373F)

The purpose of this program is to improve the capacity of states to meet the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) data collection and reporting requirements.

Under section 611(c)(1) of IDEA, the Secretary has the authority to reserve funds appropriated under Part B to provide technical assistance (TA) activities authorized under section 616(i).

Section 616(i) requires the Secretary to review the data collection and analysis capacity of states to ensure that data and information determined necessary for implementation of section 616 of IDEA are collected, analyzed, and accurately reported. It also requires the Secretary to provide TA, where needed, to improve the capacity of states to meet the data collection requirements under IDEA.

Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,900,000 (year 1), $4, 200,000 (year 2)

Award Ceiling: $3,900,000 for a single budget period of 12 months in year one and $4,200,000 for a single budget period of 12 months in years two through five.

Expected Number of Awards: 1

• State educational agencies; 
• State lead agencies under Part C of the IDEA; 
• local educational agencies, including public charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law; 
• institutions of higher education; 
• other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations; 
• freely associated States and outlying areas; 
• Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; and 
• for-profit organizations.

Program Authority

20 U.S.C. 1411(c), 1416(i), 1418(c), 1418(d), 1442; Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, Public Law 118-47, Division D, Title III, 138 Stat. 460, 685 (2024).

Applicable Regulations

1. The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99.
    
2. The Education Department debarment and suspension regulations in 2 CFR part 3485.
3. The regulations in 34 CFR part 300.702.

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