The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) has opened applications for a $224 million grant program aimed at improving postsecondary readiness for students with disabilities. The Pathways to Partnerships Innovative Model Demonstration Project will provide between 22 and 32 awards worth an average of $7 million each in upfront funding to state education and vocational rehabilitation agencies. The specific goal of the grant program is to strengthen collaboration between the state agencies, local school districts, federally-funded Centers for Independent Living and other partners to improve students’ access to college, workforce and independent living opportunities.
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