How long will the IDEA funds provided by ARRA remain available?
LEAs must obligate all IDEA ARRA funds by September 30, 2011. The $11.3 billion provided by ARRA to IDEA Part B (school-aged students), $400 million for IDEA Part B Section 619 (preschool children), and the $500 million for IDEA Part C (infants and toddlers) will be available during school years 2008-2009, 2009-2010, and 2010-2011. Importantly, according to the U.S.