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March 22, 2024
2024 Part B Annual State Application Available for Comment
The 2024 Part B Annual State Application includes statements of assurances for Minnesota's program for children with disabilities and proposed descriptions for the use of federal grant funds. The plan must be publicly available throughout the state for at least a 60-day period, with a minimum 30-day public comment period required within that time frame. View the Part B Annual State Application on the Federal Reporting section of the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) website. The 2024 Part B Annual State Application will be available for comment March 22-April 21, 2024. If you wish to submit a public comment, please send it to Sonia R. Smith at sonia.smith@state.mn.us. The final 2024 Part B Annual State Application is due to the United States Department of Education on May 22, 2024.
New Special Education Program Monitoring Training and Resource Available
Two new resources are now available on the special education program monitoring training webpage.
Training Drawer: Preschool and School Age (ages 3-22) Compliance Topics
Part B Prior Written Notice
Part B Prior Written Notice (PWN) – Recorded Training provides clarification regarding the requirements of the Prior Written Notice, including its purpose, circumstances needing a PWN, timing and samples of compliance.
Part B Prior Written Notice (PWN) Basics – Tip Sheet offers several tips in one printable page that can help ensure your district is compliant with PWN requirements.
Strengthening Community by Lifting the Voices of Indigenous Special Education Staff Webinar Series
The fifth webinar in MDE and Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) series "Strengthening Community by Lifting the Voices of Indigenous Special Education Staff" will be on the topic of Indigenous human development. The event will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 3:30-5 p.m. on Zoom. CEU’s are available. Register for the webinar on the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities website. For more information, please contact Dr. Becky Gerdes (MDE) or Govinda Budrow (FDLTCC).
Child Tax Credit
Minnesotans can now claim the Child Tax Credit, with no limit on the number of children claimed. You must file a 2023 individual income tax return in order to claim the credit. Most taxpayers who are eligible to claim the new Child Tax Credit are also eligible for free tax preparation assistance. Learn more about income requirements and qualifications on the Child Tax Credit webpage.
The tax credit of up to $1,750 per child is estimated to cut child poverty by up to one third in Minnesota. Nearly 300,000 households including 513,000 children are estimated to qualify for the credit.
Save Receipts for School Supplies
The Minnesota Department of Revenue offers two valuable tax benefits for parents who purchase school supplies for their K-12 students: the K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction. These benefits can reduce parents’ taxes to increase their refund, but is only available for those who keep their receipts. Purchases for most school supplies, field trips, and musical instruments for school band are eligible.
Most Minnesota parents qualify for the K-12 subtraction, which reduces their taxable income. Parents under certain income limits may also qualify for the K-12 credit, which can refund up to 75% of their costs – even for parents who do not owe any taxes. Visit Revenue's website for details.
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