This resource library makes it easy to find IDEA fiscal information within CIFR’s focus areas, including key resources for new state staff. Enter search terms or use the filters at left to narrow the list.
IDEA Part C Fiscal Timeline 1.1
Lead agency staff can use this Excel tool to plan and track their yearly tasks to meet IDEA’s fiscal requirements on time.
IDEA Part B Fiscal Timeline 1.4
This popular planning tool helps SEA staff manage and monitor the work they need to do to meet the fiscal requirements of IDEA.
Quick Reference Guide on the Timely Expenditure of Funds
This quick reference guide will help states deepen their understanding of obligation and liquidation requirements and timelines, the grant funding cycle, and oversight responsibilities.
Understanding the IDEA Part B State Grant Funding Cycle and Different Fiscal Years
This document reviews the life cycle of an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) state grant and how that cycle corresponds to federal and state fiscal years.
Quick Reference Guide on the Use of IDEA Part C Funds
This reference guide provides an overview of the requirements regarding the use of federal IDEA Part C funds.
34 CFR Parts 75, 76, 77, 79, and 299: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and Related Regulatory Provisions
The Federal Register published updated EDGAR regulations, effective September 30, 2024. This document also provides a summary of the major provisions of the changes and an analysis of public comments on the proposed regulations.
EDFacts Edit Check Tool – EMAPS IDEA Part B MOE Reduction and CEIS Survey
This tool was developed by the IDEA Data Center (IDC), in collaboration with CIFR, to help states prepare their Part B MOE and CEIS data submission. States can use the tool to identify potential edit check errors or errors in subtotals or totals prior to submitting the data to OSEP.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to Assist U.S. Department of Education (ED) Grantees to Appropriately Use Federal Funds for Food, Conferences, and Meetings
This FAQ clarifies when grantees may use federal funds to pay for food or to host meetings and conferences.
Frequently Asked Questions on Changes to the Uniform Grant Guidance
This FAQ document from the U.S. Department of Education addresses common questions about April 2024 revisions to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
EMAPS User Guide: IDEA Part B Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Reduction and Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS)
This user guide is intended to provide assistance to users of the EDFacts Metadata and Process System (EMAPS) for the IDEA Part B MOE reduction and CEIS reporting requirements. It demonstrates the steps necessary to enter the data and navigate in EMAPS.
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