Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Chapter 160-1
Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS
Rule 160-1-4-.51 - IDEA Funds - Georgia Learning Resources System

(1) Purpose of Program. Under provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Title VI-B, the State of Georgia receives grant funds from the Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education. The purpose of the Act is to provide grants to states to assist them in providing a free appropriate public education to all students with disabilities. A portion of these funds is used to support the programs of the Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS). The goal of the GLRS is to provide necessary support services to parents and personnel who work with students with disabilities. Each school system in Georgia is served by one of the 17 regional programs of the GLRS. Either a local school board or a Regional Educational Services Agency (RESA) serves as fiscal agent for each of the programs.

(2) Terms and Conditions. Grant funds are allocated to the local school districts or RESAs servicing as fiscal agents for each of the GLRS during each fiscal year beginning on July 1. Grantees agree to adhere to rules adopted by the State Board of Education and applicable federal regulations in 34 CFR Part 300.

(3)Eligible Recipients. Eligible recipients are the local boards of education or RESAs serving as fiscal agents. Fiscal agents are determined by the school systems in each of the 17 regions of the GLRS.

(4)Criteria for Award. Grant funds flow to the fiscal agents following the submission and approval of project proposals developed by each fiscal agent in coordination with the program director, outlining programs, goals, objectives, activities, personnel and budgets for the coming fiscal year.

(5)Directions and Deadlines for Applying. The proposal format is sent to the 17 fiscal agents as identified by the local areas, each April. Proposals are due to the Department by early May for consideration by the State Board of Education at its June meeting. Monies are awarded for approved proposals beginning July 1. Requests for information, directions, or assistance for completing the proposal should be made to the Division for Exceptional Students, Georgia Department of Education, 1870 Twin Towers East, Atlanta, Georgia 30334.