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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 21-289

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Proposed Grant Application by the Department of Education under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for Federal Fiscal Year 2021

[51 Pa.B. 1030]
[Saturday, February 27, 2021]

 Public comment is invited regarding the Department of Education's (Department) proposed grant application under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-B). The annual grant application provides assurances that the Commonwealth's policies and procedures in effect are consistent with 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, including children who have been suspended or expelled from school. The current IDEA-B policies and procedures are available for viewing at https://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Special%20Education/IDEA/Pages/default.aspx.

 Section 300.165 of 34 CFR (relating to public participation) requires that the Commonwealth provide notice and opportunity for public comment to ensure reasonable opportunities for participation by local agencies, representatives of the class of individuals affected by this program, and other interested institutions, organizations and individuals in the planning for the provision of special education and related services. Each state must publish the proposed IDEA-B grant application. Copies of the proposed IDEA-B grant application for 2021 are available by viewing the documents at https://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Special%20Education/IDEA/Pages/default.aspx. Alternative formats of the documents (for example, Braille, large print, CD) can be made available to members of the public upon request. Public comment is welcomed in alternative formats such as Braille, recorded comments and telephone comments for individuals with disabilities. Individuals who are disabled and wish to submit comments by telephone should contact Aaron Ioos at (717) 772-3500.

 Written public comment will be accepted beginning March 1, 2021, until April 29, 2021. The written comments should be directed to Jeanette Alexander, Special Education Adviser, Bureau of Special Education, Department of Education, 333 Market Street, 7th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333, jeaalexand@pa.gov.

 Additionally, opportunity for verbal testimony will be held by the Department's Bureau of Special Education for individuals wishing to present verbal testimony on the proposed IDEA-B application and the current Commonwealth plan. One written copy of verbal testimony prior to the time of presentation would be appreciated. Presentations should be limited to 15 minutes.

 Verbal testimony regarding the proposed grant application and current policies and procedures will be scheduled virtually on March 22, 2021, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

 To schedule an opportunity to present verbal testimony, or for persons with a disability and who require an accommodation to participate in the proceeding, contact Aaron Ioos at (717) 772-3500, aioos@pa.gov no later than March 12, 2021. Individuals will be provided with a link to participate.

 Following receipt of all written and verbal comments, the Department will consider all comments and make any necessary modifications to the proposed grant application before submission of the 2021 IDEA-B grant application to the Secretary of the United States Department of Education.

NOE ORTEGA, 
Acting Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 21-289. Filed for public inspection February 26, 2021, 9:00 a.m.]


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