Special Education Services Grants

On June 9, 2026, a coalition of attorneys general filed a lawsuit in California challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s discontinuation of awarded grants under the State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) program. These competitive grants provide critical funding for the professional development of special education staff and support services for children with disabilities. We argue that the discontinuation of funding violated the Administrative Procedure Act and the Spending Clause of the United States Constitution.

California, et al v. U.S. Department of Education