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Illinois Statewide Assistive Technology Exchange Network
CSFA Number: 586-53-3628
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
State Board Of Education (586)
Agency Identification
SEIDD4630: 4630(EN)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
The Assistive Technology Exchange Network program is used as a mechanism to acquire and distribute refurbished technology to schools or families to support the learning needs of students with disabilities.
Federal Authorization
Section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Illinois Statue Authorization
PA 104-0003
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
The purpose of this grant is to assist Illinois school districts in meeting state regulations to provide a free and appropriate public education to students in need of assistive technology. The use of assistive technology, as required under a student’s Individualized Education Program, can help promote his or her involvement with general education peers and the curricula, and assist the student in attaining their postsecondary goals. The Illinois Statewide Assistive Technology Exchange Network also has an objective to contribute to the agency’s ability to ascertain the state’s attainment of certain indicators in the Illinois State Performance Plan for IDEA, Park B: Indicator 5A, Indicator 7B, Indicator 13, Indicator 14.
Eligible Applicants
Education Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Page 654 of PA 104-0003 indicates the grant for the Assistive Technology Exchange Network will go to United Cerebral Palsy - Seguin.
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Non-competitive
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
These funds must use a restricted indirect cost rate. The grant is subject to supplement, not supplant requirements. The exchange network recycles computers and other technology and equipment by collecting and refurbishing the equipment donated by corporations and individuals. The grantee will then be responsible for the donation of the refurbished equipment to public schools and parents in Illinois, free of charge, through an application process.
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. Expenditure Reports: 34 CFR 80.40. Performance Reports: 34 CFR 80.41
Audits
Refer to the link below for 2 CFR Subpart F Audit Requirements.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-F
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
561-58664-4400-00-00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
N/A
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Program regulations are at 34 CFR 300, and 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 North First Street
Springfield IL 62777
Program Website
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Special-Education-Assistive-Technology.aspx
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2026 : $450,000
Federal Funding
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