Fed-Sp Ed - IDEA Discretionary: IDEA Discretionary (Assistive Technology Device Loan Grant Program)
IDEA Discretionary (Assistive Technology Device Loan Grant Program)
CSFA Number: 586-53-3665
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
State Board Of Education (586)
Agency Identification
SEIDD4630: 4630(LE)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
This program is designed as a way to provide students with the loan of an assistive technology device for a trial period to ensure the device meets the student’s identified need prior to the school district’s purchasing the device.
Federal Authorization
IDEA part B section 611 (e)(2)(c)(iv)
Illinois Statue Authorization
PA 104-0003
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Special-Education-Regulations-Legislation.aspx
Objective
The objective of the program is for the use of the assistive technology device to assist students in participating more fully in their educational environment, developing positive social interactions, and functioning more independently in the school and other settings. The use of the assistive technology, as required under a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), 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 Device Loan Program 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 14.
Eligible Applicants
Education Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Page 654 of Public Act 104-0003 indicates that the grant will go to Illinois Assistive Technology
Program for the Assistive Technology Device and Loan Program
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
This program is designed as a way to provide students with the loan of an assistive technology device for a trail period to ensure the device meets the student’s identified need prior to the school district’s purchasing the device. As defined in regulations
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
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
Illinois State Board of Education
100 North First Street
Springfield IL 62777
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2026 : $1,510,524
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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