Funding and Finance

The purpose of this page is to provide school district employees and the general public with a central location to find information relating to Special Education funding.

How Special Education is Funded in Washington State
Special Education funding in Washington State is provided through state and federal funding sources.

How to Apply for Safety Net Funding
Safety net funding is available to school districts with a demonstrated capacity for Special Education funding in excess of state and federal funding otherwise provided.

Medicaid

Annual State Grant Application
Washington's annual application to the OSEP for Part B of the Individuals with Diabilitites Act (IDEA) funds.

• FFY 2018 (posted for comment 3/9/18, mailed to OSEP and reposted with signature 5/14/18)​
  • Interactive Spreadsheet (Excel) (updated 4/19/18)
• FFY 2017 (posted 3/9/17)
• FFY 2016 (posted 3/6/16)
• FFY 2015 (posted 2/25/15)
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