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Income Limits Monthly Income Limit Effective February 1, 2024 Household Size Adults Pregnant 1 $1,732 N/A 2 $2,352 $4,499 3 $2,970 $5,6815 more rows
Who is eligible for special education? Under federal and state law, children with disabilities from birth through the end of the school year in which they turn age 21 may be eligible for special education and related services.
Apply online: Go to MyMDTHINK website Apply at your Local Department of Social Services in person. You may also file an application by mail, fax or other electronic means or someone may drop an application off for you.
Schools must provide parents a copy of any “assessment, report, data chart, draft IEP or any other document that the team plans to discuss at least 5 business days before the scheduled meeting.” This law does NOT apply to the development and review of an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
The Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access (GA) Grant is a need-based grant thatprovides financial assistance to eligible applicants enrolled at postsecondary institutions for educational expenses. The Guaranteed Access Grant awards up to $18,000 towards a student's calculated financial need.
Information for Special Education Teachers in Maryland Education RequiredBachelor's degree Exam Requirements Basic skills assessment Praxis test in Special Education Praxis test in Teaching Reading Certification Renewal Period 5 years Credits Required for Renewal 6 semester hours of acceptable credit for advanced certificate2 more rows
Eligibility for special education requires that the child's disability have an “educational impact.” If the team determines that the child needs special education supports and services, a draft IEP must be written and discussed during a team meeting within 30 days.