WorkAbility Funding

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Source of Funds

The Fresno County Superintendent of Schools ("FCSS") typically receives a WorkAbility I grant award each year. Although these funds are not a usual SELPA allocation, FCSS uses its WorkAbility funds for reimbursements from participating school districts.

WorkAbility funds shall be available for the purposes of vocational training and job placement for special education students through Project WorkAbility I.

Learn more about the program here. 

Funding Allocation

FCSS allocates a WorkAbility Claim Threshold to participating LEAs. 

Accounting

TBD

Use of Funds

Funds are to be used for qualifying costs related to the provision of employment training and placement services for special education students in middle schools and high schools. See the following webpage regarding these funds here.

Financial Reporting

WorkAbility Reports

Reference

Education Code 56470 et. seq.