Public Comment in regard to Special Education Funds

Public Comment in regard to Special Education Funds

USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS - IDEA Part B, Early Childhood Special Education FY2025

The Vinton County Local School District is in the process of developing Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Special Education grant allocations for the remainder of 2024-2025 School Year.  The District is seeking comments from the public on how to allocate and expend these funds. The IDEA-B funds will support the provision of special education services to children with disabilities who are ages 3 to 21 and enrolled in the Vinton County Local School District.

Districts receiving special education grant funds are required to be compliant with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations. 

Guidance for districts on the use of federal special education grant funds may be found in the links below. These documents provide detailed information on the options that a district may consider as it develops its program of special education and related services to children with disabilities.

IDEA-B:  http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special-Education/Special-Education-Data-and-Funding/Special-Education-Part-B-Allocations

The Vinton County Local School District Special Education Department will accept public comments on the use of funds for the 2024-2025 school year until October 16, 2024.  If you have any suggestions or input, please contact the Special Education Director at 740-596-5218.

Community members may also make a public comment at the October 15, 2024 Board Meeting at 6:30 pm in the District Office.