Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this state-funded continuation grant program is to implement and enhance partnerships between high schools in public school districts and public institutions of higher education (IHE), families and adult service agencies to offer inclusive concurrent enrollment opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, ages 18-22 as part of a district partnership, and at the colleges discretion, students over the age of 22 who meet the said criteria. This grant program must serve students who are considered to have intellectual disabilities in credit and non-credit courses that include non-disabled students. Funded programs will serve students in one of two categories: (1) Students, 18 to 22, who have not passed and/or are not likely to achieve the competency determination necessary for graduation by passing the MCAS exam because of the severe nature of their intellectual disabilities, and are eligible for special education services as documented through an Individualized Education Program (IEP); (2) Students, 20 to 21, who have passed MCAS, but are still eligible for special education with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) because of significant functional disabilities, transition needs, etc., and at the colleges discretion, students over the age of 22 who meet said criteria. These partnerships will result in improved systems to serve students with severe disabilities and support college and career success and provision of a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.
