The Office of Special Education and Early Learning provides schools with assistance in the development and implementation of services for children and youth with disabilities, including services associated with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Program areas include Individuals with Disabilities Education, Preschool Special Education, and Special Education Program Improvement.
The Preschool program provides grants to local school districts for the education of four-year-old children whose families meet qualifying poverty guidelines as well as three and four-year-old children with developmental delays or other disabilities.
The Governor's budget includes Restricted Funds of $40,500,000 in fiscal year 2028 for Pre-K for All.
The base budget in each fiscal year includes General Fund for the following programs: