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NC 1507-2 Eligibility

Plain English summary

An LEA is eligible for a grant under IDEA section 619 if it meets two conditions: eligibility under IDEA section 612 for Part B grants, and providing Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to all children with disabilities aged three through five residing in the LEA. This regulation establishes the eligibility criteria LEAs must satisfy to receive preschool grant funding under IDEA.

Key requirements

  • Is eligible under section 612 of the IDEA to receive a grant under Part B of the IDEA
  • Makes FAPE available to all children with disabilities, aged three through five, residing in the LEA

Affected parties

  • Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
  • Children with disabilities aged three through five
  • Special education administrators
  • Preschool programs serving children with disabilities

Official source

https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/publications/catalog/ec144-policies-governing-services/open#page=126