LaDDC News: FFY25 LDOE IDEA Grant Application Public Comment

Plain Language Summary

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) wants to tell everyone that they plan to ask for money from the U.S. Department of Education for the 2025-2026 school year to help students with disabilities. This funding is through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA.

Every student should have a chance to do well in school and reach their goals. LDOE asks for this money every year to help support students with disabilities. Before they ask for the money, they want to hear what people in the community think.

You can find the application here.

If you want to share your ideas, please fill out this form by 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2025.

Original Article

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is letting the public know it intends to seek approval from the U.S Department of Education for their Fiscal Year 2025 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) grant application.

All students deserve an education that prepares them for postsecondary success and a lifetime of unlimited opportunity. To ensure students with disabilities are supported in their journey, the LDOE submits a grant application every year to the U.S. Department of Education for state set aside funding through IDEA. The LDOE is required to actively engage and seek input from the public and other community stakeholders during this application process.

Their grant application draft can be found here.

Those interested in providing public comment should complete this form by 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2025.