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Special Education (IDEA) Fiscal Files and Links

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.

Infants and toddlers with disabilities (birth-2) and their families receive early intervention services under IDEA Part C. Children and youth (ages 3-21) receive special education and related services under IDEA Part B.

Fiscal Year 2012-13

Federal Application Budget and Requests for Funds

For more information regarding Budget, Expenditures, Equipment and Payments, contact:

David Ferris: Office of Grants Fiscal, (303) 866-6911, ferris_d@cde.state.co.us

Tiffany Brodie: Office of Grants Fiscal, (303) 866-6129, brodie_t@cde.state.co.us

For more information regarding Staff and Contracts, contact:

Lauren Rossini: Exceptional Student Services Unit, (303) 866-6688, rossini_l@cde.state.co.us