This guide helps states create detailed procedures for how they monitor the use of IDEA Part B funds for voluntary CEIS. It provides helpful questions and example language for key components. States may also use this guide to review and update their existing procedures to ensure compliance with IDEA fiscal requirements.

Please also see our separate resource for developing fiscal procedures for comprehensive CEIS.

Developed by CIFR, this Excel tool helps SEAs budget their Part B Section 611 funds reserved for state-level activities and complete OSEP’s Interactive Spreadsheet for grant applications. Track expenditures and use the data to adjust current and future budgets efficiently, and identify when to seek OSEP prior approval.

Developed by CIFR, this practice guide helps states write clear procedures for implementing the IDEA Part C MOE requirements. It includes guiding questions and sample language for key procedural components and can be used to improve current MOE procedures.

This guide helps states create detailed procedures for how they monitor the use of IDEA Part B funds for comprehensive CEIS (CCEIS). It includes helpful questions and example language for key components. States can also use the guide to review and update their existing procedures to ensure compliance with IDEA fiscal requirements.

Please also see our separate resource for developing fiscal procedures for voluntary CEIS.

 

This TA On Demand video explains IDEA’s requirement for states to maintain or increase funding for special education yearly. It covers MFS reporting rules and eligible funding sources and is valuable for state staff, leaders, and policymakers.

This checklist helps Part C coordinators understand indirect cost rate requirements under IDEA. It outlines steps to determine whether the state charges indirect costs to Part C grants, which offices handle negotiations and approvals, and how costs are calculated and reported in the grant application. 

This Excel tool helps Part C coordinators plan and track their yearly tasks to meet IDEA fiscal requirements on time. It provides a customizable overview of state-level IDEA fiscal activities and links to resources. 

Learn more about the tool in this video demonstration.

This resource was updated in November 2024 to reflect changes to prior approval requirements. We recommend replacing the original resource in your records with this version.