Language Assistance 
On June 8, 2020 the Department announced a streamlined waiver for State Educational Agencies and subgrantees that will allow for the use of IDEA Part B grant funds for an additional year beyond what is known as the Tydings period, for years impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. This waiver is authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Pub. L. No. 116-136 (March 27, 2020), the Secretary of Education is authorized to consider waivers to extend the period of availability for certain Federal funds. The CARES Act provides substantial relief to children and educators who have been profoundly affected by the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
Part B Waiver Authority
Part B POA Fiscal Waivers
Alabama | Alaska | American Samoa | Arizona | Bureau of Indian Education | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | District of Columbia | Federated States of Micronesia | Georgia | Guam | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Marshall Islands | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | Northern Mariana Islands | Ohio | Oregon | Republic of Palau | Rhode Island | South Carolina | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virgin Islands | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming
States and Territories
Bureau of Indian Education
Bureau of Indian Education Part B POA Waiver for 2020 (07/15/2020)
PDF (380KB)
Federated States of Micronesia
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Federated States of Micronesia Part B POA Waiver for 2020 (10/20/2020)
PDF (429KB)
Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Mariana Islands Part B POA Waiver for 2020 (08/17/2020)
PDF (168KB)
