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Notice of Public Comment Period for Annual State Application of Fiscal Year 2026 of the IDEA Federal Grant
The annual OSPI application for federal IDEA funds has been posted and will be available for public review for 60 days and public comment for a period of 30 days, prior to final submission to the US Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs by May 20, 2026.
- Watch this Federal IDEA 2026 Application overview video from Assistant Superintendent of Special Education, Dr. Tania May
- Review the Annual State Application for FFY 2026
- Review the Annual Budget (called the Interactive Spreadsheet) for FFY 2026
The public comment period will be open from April 6, 2026 through May 8, 2026 with two opportunities to provide comment at a public meeting. Comments may also be submitted in writing to speced@k12.wa.us.
The first meeting for public comment is scheduled for:
The final meeting for public comment is scheduled for:
Note that each scheduled meeting has a separate Zoom link. Registration is not required to participate. If accommodations are needed beyond closed captioning, which will be provided, email speced@k12.wa.us by April 3, 2026.