The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) began accepting applications for the Special Education Contingency Funds for Extraordinary Expenses on November 19, 2018.  Interested local educational agencies (LEAs) will have until January 4, 2019 to submit applications.

The application and review process for the 2018-19 school year is specified in the Contingency Funds Guidelines. Applications for the Special Education Contingency Funds should be submitted electronically through the contingency funds request system website at https://apps.leaderservices.com/cfunds. LEAs that have not previously used the system may request a password from Leader Services by emailing cfunds@leaderservices.com. The LEA’s address will be verified and a password will be issued, along with the information regarding the primary account.

Questions regarding Special Education Contingency Funds for Extraordinary Expenses should be directed to Dr. Del Hart, Chief, Division of Analysis and Financial Reporting, at 717.772.1114 or dehart@pa.gov.