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This CIFR-developed reference guide provides an overview of the requirements regarding the use of federal IDEA Part C funds. The guide highlights the permissive use of funds and costs that require prior approval. It provides a summary of key reporting obligations relating to the use of Part C funds in the federal grant application and concludes with questions for states to consider and resource suggestions.

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