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 B Fiscal Timeline 1.5
This popular planning tool helps SEA staff manage and monitor the work they need to do to meet the fiscal requirements of IDEA.
From Data to Action: Using IDEA Fiscal Data
Use IDEA fiscal data to inform state technical assistance, policies, and practices with the questions in this online resource.
Developing Written Fiscal Procedures for Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services
This guide helps states create or improve procedures for managing IDEA Part B fiscal requirements for comprehensive CEIS, providing sample language and guiding questions for key components.
IDEA Part B Maintenance of State Financial Support: The Basics
This video explains the IDEA requirement to maintain or increase state funding for special education and related services each year.
IDEA Part B State Set-Aside Calculator: Section 611
Plan state set-aside budgets, complete OSEP spreadsheets, and track expenditures using this Excel-based tool.
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.
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).
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