Fed.-Sp. Ed. - IDEA - IDEA Discretionary (Illinois Service Resource Center)
IDEA Discretionary (Illinois Service Resource Center)
CSFA Number: 586-53-3664
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
State Board Of Education (586)
Agency Identification
SEIDD4630: 4630(RC)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
The ISRC was established in 1994 by P.A. 87-1127 (105 ILCS 5/1411.03) and requires the ISBE to operate or contract for the operation of the ISRC. The ISRC is the coordination center for a wide variety of services tailored specifically for children who are deaf and hard of
Federal Authorization
IDEA part B section 611(e)(2)(C)(i)
Illinois Statue Authorization
P.A. 87-1127 (105 ILCS 5/1411.03); PA 104-0003
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
The purpose and objective of this grant program is to act as the coordination center for a wide variety of services throughout the state, tailored specifically for children who are deaf and hard of hearing and/or visually impaired, and who exhibit behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges. Any child or adolescent diagnosed as both deaf and hard of hearing and/or visually impaired, and as having behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges, who is referred to the ISRC qualifies for services on a no-reject basis.
Eligible Applicants
Education Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Page 654 of PA 104-0003 indicates that the grant will go to Northwest Special Education Organization.
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
Funds will be used to provide training and onsite technical assistance for students, educators, and families, to support the behavior of students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or visually impaired. These funds are subject to federal indirect cost rate. The grant is subject to supplement, not supplant restrictions.
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
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
Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other awardee records pertinent to a State award shall be retained for 3 years after the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for awards renewed quarterly or annually, after the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report to the State agency.
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-Programs.aspx
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2026 : $650,000
Federal Funding
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