IDOE’s Office of Special Education Part B fiscal team is hosting office hours to assist LEAs that have proportionate share balances or are planning to complete a Proportionate Share Release. The Fiscal Year IDEA Part B Section 611 and 619 grants will close on Wednesday, September 30. This forum will answer questions and provide support for LEAs to expend funds for students with disabilities who are parentally placed in a non-public or homeschool setting. IDOE’s Equitable Services Ombudsman will also share best practices for meeting initial and ongoing consultation requirements. Please send any proportionate share questions that you’d like to be addressed to partbgrants@doe.in.gov. Questions must be submitted by Monday, April 27, 2026. Click the links below to join: • Thursday, May 21, 10 to 11 a.m. ET • Wednesday, May 27, 1 to 2 p.m. ET