State Special Education Fiscal Information

• State Special Education Categorical Aid
  
  There are 11 major areas of state aid to school districts, CCDEBs, and CESAs which provide programs for special education children.
  
  1. early childhood
  2. other health impaired or orthopediacally impaired
  3. cognitively disabled
  4. hearing impairment
  5. visual disability
  6. speech and language disability
  7. emotional disturbance
  8. learning disability
  9. school age parents
  10. homebound instruction
  11. cross categorical
  
  In addition, the state pays aid on the cost of special transportation, school psychologists, school nurses, guidance counselors, social workers, physical and occupational therapy, and special education directors. Classes for the physically handicapped include treatment and therapy as well as academic curriculum. A plan of service for each special education class must be approved by the Division for Learning Support: Equity and Advocacy.
  
  The authorization for handicapped aid is found in s. 115.88, Wis. Stats., and the appropriation is listed under s 20.255(2)(b), Wis. Stats.
  
  Categorical Aid Resources
  Categorical Aid Payments & Worksheets
  Categorical Aid Percentage Estimates
  Prior Year Special Education Expenditures
  Special Education Fiscal Report (PI 1505SE & Charter School Aid Claim)
  
  
• High Cost Special Education Categorical Aid
  
• State Tuition
  
• Federal Funding for Special Education
  
• Supplemental Special Education Aid
  
• Emergency Rules Establishing the Percentages of Salaries of Licensed School Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Counselors that are Eligible for State Aid Reimbursement
  

Questions concerning state special education fiscal information can be directed to:

Lori Ames
(608) 266-3464
lori.ames@dpi.wi.gov

For questions about this information, contact dpifin@dpi.wi.gov (608) 267-9114

Last updated on 5/26/2009 1:04:41 PM