Special Education

B1: Includes $1,500,000 for Technical Assistance on State Data Collection, as provided for under section 611(c)(1).

B2: Adjustments to the Category B projects are authorized if pursuant to adjustments in budgetary resources per A-11, Sections 120.49 and 120.50.

A1: As permissible by law, amounts apportioned shall be obligated in a manner consistent with the directives provided in the following: Executive Order 14151, "Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing" and, for competitive grants only, Executive Order 14332, "Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking." [Rationale: Footnote specifies the purpose(s) for which the funds are available to be obligated.]

A2: Amounts apportioned, but not yet obligated as of the date of this reapportionment, on this line are available for obligation consistent with the latest agreed-upon spending plan for Fiscal Year 2025 funds (i.e., funds appropriated by P.L. 119-4) between the Department of Education (ED) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Such spending plan submitted by ED shall include: the allocations of such amounts by program; specific information on current and anticipated grants and contracts utilizing such allocated amounts; and a detailed description of how such spending plan aligns with Administration priorities. Any revisions or additions to such spending plan shall be proposed to OMB in writing no later than five business days before the anticipated obligation of funds based on such revisions or additions. If OMB agrees to such revision or addition, OMB will notify ED in writing, the latest agreed-upon spend plan shall include such revision or addition. [Rationale: An agency spend plan or other documentation is necessary to better understand how the agency intends to obligate some or all of the apportioned funds.]