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State Request for Prior Approval of Participant Support Costs

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When IDEA funds are used to pay for non-state employee participation in conferences or training projects, prior approval must be granted by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). This worksheet, created by NCSI, includes all of the required elements for prior approval of participant support costs and can be completed by an SEA to and submitted to OSEP. Contact the NCSI Fiscal Support Team with questions about and for assistance completing the form.

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