IDEA Discretionary Grant - Critical Components Tool
Critical Components Tool
CSFA Number: 586-53-2935
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
State Board Of Education (586)
Agency Identification
4630(CC)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
The project funds are used for the creation and implementation of evaluative online tools to improve special education programming in Illinois.
Federal Authorization
H.R.1350 - Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 - https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/1350
Illinois Statue Authorization
N/A
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
1. Through the Critical Components Tool project, grant funds will be used to create, modify, and finalize evaluative tools to identify areas of need to enhance educational programming and services for children students with disabilities. To support school districts who must review the provision of special education programs and services, it provides an analysis of needs with identified areas for plan development. 2. Through the Critical Component Tool project, grant funds will be used to pilot and finalize a social/emotional supplement to address additional areas of needs for districts in the state to target. 3. Through the Critical Components Tool project, grant funds will be used to provide professional development/learning to districts and organizations as requested through ISBE or other organizations/projects.
Eligible Applicants
Education Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
LEAs
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Formula Grants
Subject / Service Area
Education
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
N/A
Application Procedures
Applications are found within ISBE’s IWAS system.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Award Procedures
Applications are reviewed using modified Merit Based Review Process.
Deadlines
Applications are due within 30 calendar days of receipt.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Applications are generally approved or returned for changes within 30 calendar days of receipt.
Uses and Restrictions
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) flow-through grants are supplemental funds to assist Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in providing IEP services to students ages 3-21. These funds must use a restricted indirect cost rate. The grant is subject to supplement, not supplant requirements.
Reports
Reports: Expenditure reports to be submitted on quarterly basis via IWAS. Programmatic reports are submitted annually. Final programmatic report due 30 days after completion of grant period.
Audits
Audits: In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503 In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.
Records
Records: As required by EDGAR for State administered programs (34 CFR 76.730-731). Generally, the State and its subgrantees must retain records related to grant funds and compliance for a period of 3 years from the date the grantee or subgrantee submits its final expenditure report for that funding period. 34 CFR 80.42. Also, all records supporting claims for Federal funds or relating to the accountability of the grantee for the expenditure of such funds must be accessible for administrative review.
Account Identification
N/A
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
N/A
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
34 CFR 300 (34 CFR 300.105; 34 CFR 300.5; 34 CFR 300.6) 34 CFR 76-77,79,80-82,84-86, and 97-99
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
Illinois State Board of Education
100 N 1st Street
Springfield IL 62777
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Funding
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