Supporting Inclusive Practices Preschool

Funding Description

The Supporting Inclusive Practices Preschool (SIPP) Grant specific to increasing access to the general education environment for students with disabilities is designed to assist local educational agencies (LEAs) to: (1) improve educational results and functional outcomes for students with disabilities; and (2) ensure that LEAs meet compliance and State Performance Plan program requirements specific to Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria	This is a non-competitive grant application. Only selected grantees will receive a grant based on LRE and assessment data.
Other Eligibility Considerations	Not applicable
Eligible Grade Level(s)	Not applicable
Eligible Age Level(s)	Not applicable

Funding

Legal Authority	Budget Item 6100-161-0890, Schedule (2) Provision 11
Source / Type	Federal / Grant
State Fiscal Year	2024-25
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes	3326 / 8182
Total Available	$560,000
Recipient Amount	Varies
Match Requirement	No
Allocation Formula	The California Department of Education receives funding under three provisions of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The California Legislature and Governor provide guidelines for these funds through the annual State Budget Act.

Important Dates

Date Application Available	Unavailable
Due Date	Unavailable
Expected Notification Date	January 10, 2025

Additional Information

Application	Unavailable
Background	Local Educational Agency Grants [http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/as/leagrnts.asp]
Fiscal	Unavailable
Funding Results	SIPP Funding Results FY 2024-25 [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r18/sipp24result.asp]
Other	Not applicable

Contacts

Program	Erin Rodrigues, Education Programs Consultant, 916-445-4559, ERodrigues@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal	Nellie Amaro, Associate Governmental Program Analyst, 916-327-3679, SEDContractsGrants@cde.ca.gov
Division	Special Education Division, 916-323-2409 (phone), 916-323-9781 (fax)