NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act--Part B; Application for Federal Grant

[34 Pa.B. 6431]

   Written public comment is invited regarding the Department of Education's (Department) proposed modifications to its policies and procedures under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act--Part B (IDEA-B). The grant on file with the United States Department of Education describes the State's policies and procedures in effect to ensure the Department meets the Federal requirements to ensure that a free appropriate public education is made available to all children with a disability from 3 to 21 years of age. The policies and procedures on file with the United States Department of Education are available for viewing at http://www.pde.state.pa.us/special_edu/cwp/view.asp?A=177&Q=106501.

   The IDEA-B funds, received under the provision of 34 CFR 300.110 (relating to condition of assistance), will be used to render services and programs to children with disabilities who are eligible for services under IDEA-B as well as training and technical assistance given to professional staff who render services to children with disabilities.

   Copies of the proposed modifications are available by calling (717) 783-2311 or the TDD at (717) 787-7367. Alternative formats of the documents (for example, Braille, large print or cassette tape) can be made available to members of the public upon request. Moreover, public comment is welcomed in alternative formats such as Braille, taped comments and telephone comments for the disabled. Persons who are disabled and wish to submit comments by telephone should call Nancy Zeigler at (717) 783-6134.

   Written comments will be received until February 6, 2005. Written comments should be directed to Patty Todd, Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education, 333 Market Street, 7th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333.

   Following receipt of all comments, the Department will consider all public comments and make any necessary modifications to the policies and procedures before submission of the final proposal to the Secretary of the United States Department of Education by March 15, 2005.

   Additionally, opportunity for public testimony will be held by the Department's Bureau of Special Education for individuals wishing to present oral testimony on the proposed modifications. One written copy of oral testimony at the time of presentation would be appreciated. Presentations should be limited to 15 minutes.

   Dates, locations and times for oral testimony on the modifications are as follows:

January 11, 2005 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.	January 12, 2005 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.	January 13, 2005 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
PaTTAN-- Pittsburgh 3190 William Pitt Way Pittsburgh, PA	PaTTAN-- Harrisburg 6340 Flank Drive Harrisburg, PA	PaTTAN-- King of Prussia 200 Anderson Road King of Prussia, PA

   To schedule an opportunity to present testimony, call Nancy Zeigler no later than January 7, 2005. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a public testimony and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact Nancy Zeigler at the telephone number previously listed.

FRANCIS V. BARNES, Ph.D.,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-2149. Filed for public inspection December 3, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]

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