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Notice of Public Comment Annual State Application for (IDEA) Part B funds

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is soliciting public comments on the State Application for IDEA Part B funds for Federal Fiscal Year 09. Written comments on the proposed application may be submitted by mail to Marcia Mittnacht, State Director of Special Education, Special Education Planning and Policy Development Office, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148.

The deadline for submission of public comment is Monday May 4, 2009.

Cover letter to OSEP (link)

Annual State Application for IDEA Part B Funds:

	Submission Statement for Part B of IDEA (Assurances and Certifications)
	Description of Use of Funds*
	Notification of Higher Standard

* Please note that States have not yet received the amount of the FY 2009-10 allocation. The attached 'Use of Funds' document is based on the FY 2008-09 allocation.