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Department of Education Posts Grant for Using Longitudinal Data in Special Education Policy

The Institute of Education Sciences' National Center for Special Education Research seeks applications for a federal grant to help states use longitudinal data for special education policymaking. Applications are due Oct. 1, 2026.

The Department of Education has posted a federal grant opportunity through its Institute of Education Sciences and the National Center for Special Education Research. The grant, listed as Assistance Listing Number 84.324S and titled "Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking in Special Education," is now open for applications. According to the Grants.gov posting, applications must be submitted by October 1, 2026.

Sources

  1. Grants.gov. Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking in Special Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324S View
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