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Funding
Special Education Program Finance
Program Finance provides oversight for state aid and federal funding structures for special education programs and services. The unit ensures that federal grants and state aid reimbursements are effectively administered.
What's New
- Final Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Allocations for the IDEA, Part B, Section 611, Special Education Flowthrough and General Supervision System Grant
- Section 53a New Pupil List Form Available for October 2024 Pupil Count Date
- Application for Funds for the 2024-2025 School Year/Eligibility Criteria for Reimbursement Under Section 51a(5)
- Updated New Bus Cost Worksheet
- 2024-2025 Student Transportation Log
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OSE Fiscal Contacts
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IDEA Fiscal Compliance Requirements
- Catamaran
Catamaran is used to collect, track, and report school district fiscal data to ensure IDEA Part B fiscal requirements are met. Catamaran is an external system managed by the OSE. - Charter Schools
- Excess Cost (PDF)
- LEA Maintenance of Effort (MOE)
- Proportionate Share
- Catamaran
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IDEA Grant Funded Initiatives
- Special Education Teacher Tuition Reimbursement Grant
- IDEA Grant Funded Initiatives
External projects and activities funded by the MDE OSE, include Alt+Shift, Catamaran, Michigan Alliance for Families, Michigan's MTSS Technical Assistance Center, Special Education Mediation Services (SEMS), and Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START).
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IDEA Grants Information
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Medicaid School Services Program
- Overview of School Services Program (SSP)
Michigan school districts can claim reimbursement for Medicaid covered services that are provided in schools. The Michigan Department of Education provides training and support to those who participate in the SSP Medicaid Program. - Community Health Automated Medicaid Processing System (CHAMPS)
Link to CHAMPS, the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Medicaid claims processing system. - Facility Settlement
The Facility Settlement Cost Report is available from the CHAMPS platform. The CHAMPS system is where local districts and intermediate school districts calculate their annual medical reimbursements. - Public Consulting Group (PCG)
The quarterly financials for the Medicaid School Services Program are completed on the Public Consulting Group (PCG) Claiming System website. - School Services Program Audits and Findings
Link to external compliance audits or reviews of agencies or organizations funded by MDHHS. - Links to State and Federal Medicaid Resources
- Parental Consent Resources
- Overview of School Services Program (SSP)
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Program Fiscal Review Information
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State Aid Information