The Department of Funding and Disbursements is responsible for the approval and reimbursement of costs for pupils, personnel and services.
In addition, the Department is responsible for:
- The collection and reporting of the special education students ages 3-21 who are eligible or receiving direct and related special education services as of December 1 per the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Verifying student eligibility with the Dept. of Children and Family Services under the Special Education Orphanage Act and residency related issues
- Compiling special education student and personnel data for federal reports of pupils and staff required under IDEA
