Special Education Funding
The following information is available about special education funding.
Application for Residential Placement
A school district which intends to contract for placement of a student with a residential facility under 19 TAC §89.61 must notify TEA through the residential application process.
Coordinated Early Intervening Services Funds
You can find information about Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) in the following resources.
Excess Cost Guidance
For more information about excess cost, visit the Excess Cost Guidance page.
Grants Administration
Grants Administration facilitates funding as authorized by law to schools in support of formula programs and initiatives to improve student learning and the high school graduation rate. The Division of Formula Funding is responsible for providing both federal and state funds to eligible local educational agencies through a granting process where entitlements and allocations are determined by formula.
High-Cost Fund
A high-need child with a disability has a significant financial impact on the budget of the LEA due to the high costs associated with providing direct special education and related services. For more information go to High Cost Fund Information.
Maintenance of Effort Guidance
Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requires LEAs to maintain their state and local funds they spend to support federal programs at a specified level from one fiscal year to the next. For more information go to Maintenance of Effort Guidance.
Non-educational Community-Based Support Services
For information about non-educational community-based support services, you can visit the General Information or Frequently Asked Questions webpages.
Program Guidelines and Application Instruction
The Program Guidelines and Application Instructions for Special Education Grants is a central resource for all State and Federal grant opportunities administered by TEA. For program specific guidelines and instructions, use the drop down arrow in the Search Options section, Application Name to link to the specific Special Education Grant.
Funding-Related Links
More information about TEA funding can be found at the following links: