KDE seeking public comments for IDEA Part B funds

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Press Release


Media Contact: Jennifer Ginn

Director of Communications

Office: (502) 564-2000

jennifer.ginn@education.ky.gov

Advisory 26-79

 

March 20, 2026


Graphic reading: Seeking public comment

KDE seeking public comments for IDEA Part B funds

(FRANKFORT, KY) – Each year, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) must submit an application for federal funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). As part of this application process, KDE is required to make the application available for public comment 30 days prior to its effective date of July 1.

Public comments are open March 20-April 20. The draft application is located on KDE’s IDEA Application for School Year webpage

Questions or comments may be submitted to Karla Miller in KDE’s Office of Special Education and Early Learning by 4 p.m. ET on April 20.