The Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, under the U.S. Department of Education, has awarded American Samoa two grants totaling $6.9 Million.
American Samoa will receive $6,333,697 under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
This grant will provide the funding necessary to help make public education for all children with disabilities in our islands free and more accessible.
The second grant, also under IDEA, totaling $608, 850, will improve American Samoa’s capacity to provide early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities as well as their families.
Congresswoman Aumua said this important funding will help ensure that our students with disabilities, who need and deserve additional resources for learning, receive the education they need to thrive.
She thanked the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Special Education Programs for recognizing the need for this critical funding.
She also expressed appreciation to ASDOE Director Dr. Ruth Matagi-Tofiga and local officials who helped obtain this important funding for our children.
