Safety Net Updates

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 04/03/2024 02:50 PM PDT

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May Update Window for High-Need Individual Updates and Community Impact Application

If you plan to update your High-Need Individual Safety Net application for the May Update window, please notify us using the May Update Request Smartsheet form. Your application will be reopened by April 12, 2024.

If you have not yet submitted your Safety Net application, you may be eligible to submit an initial application by May 10, 2024. If you have not already been in communication with us regarding submitting your initial application in May, please reach out to the Safety Net team. The High-Need Individual Safety Net Application will be reopened by April 12, 2024.

As a reminder, May updates to the High-Need Individual Safety Net applications are due May 10, 2024. Additionally, Community Impact Applications are also due through EGMS by May 10, 2024.

Updated Files for High-Need Individual Updates

When uploading additional files for your May High-Need Individual updates, please zip the files together in a folder named May Update Files. The zipped file should be attached in the Application Files section of your application.

Update Regarding Safety Net IEP Review Process

The Washington State Legislature recently passed SB 5852, effectively removing IEP compliance checks from the Safety Net review process in hopes of making the process less cumbersome for LEAs. The governor signed the bill on March 15, 2024, with an effective date of June 6, 2024. Because of the timing of this legislation, we are removing the IEP Compliance Reviews from the 2023–24 Safety Net High Need Individual Awards. While this means that awards will not be prorated due to IEP noncompliance, we will continue to review IEPs for fiscal impact checks. As always, we will also continue to provide technical assistance regarding IEP development.

If you have questions or need assistance with your applications, email the Safety Net team.

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