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What States Are Saying
CIFR clarified expectations about how to use federal funding with examples that we could model. Our record-keeping now aligns better with what OSEP is looking for, and our knowledge of how to document consistently has improved.
Featured Resources
Part C
Quick Reference Guide on IDEA Part C Maintenance of Effort
Review the Part C MOE requirement, why it’s important, and funds to include in the calculation.
IDEA Part C Annual Grant Budget Calculator
Use this Excel tool to track funds to support their timely obligation and to complete the annual grant application.
Part B
Quick Reference Guide on IDEA Part B State Set-Aside Funds
Understand the basic requirements of IDEA Part B state set-aside funds and how to use and report on them.
Maintenance of State Financial Support Data Collection and Reporting Tool (DCRT) 2.0
Enter data for up to 12 years and review whether MFS has been met.
Events
News
New Quick Reference Guide on IDEA Part C Maintenance of Effort
Build your understanding of Part C MOE, why it’s important, and what funds to include.
Turn IDEA Data into Action with CIFR’s New Resource
Leverage your IDEA fiscal data and initiate conversations with your team to refine policies and procedures with this new resource.
CIFR's Impact 10/01/2020 - 02/28/2023
IDEA Part B Technical Assistance
- 60 States and entities supported
- 435 TA records
- 19 Communities of Practice convened
IDEA Part C Technical Assistance
- 56 States and entities supported
- 263 TA records
- 2 Communities of Practice Convened
