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Autism Scholarship Program (ASP) | Ohio Department Of Education And Workforce

25 S Front St., Columbus, OH 43215

Eligibility

Children, aged 3-21, diagnosed as autistic at the time their parents/guardians request the scholarship application, who are residents of Ohio and who are eligible to be enrolled in their public school district of residence.

Required documents

Proof of Individualized Educational Program (IEP): accepts District Assurance Page among others

Hours

Varies. Parents may apply any time of the year.
https://www.education.ohio.gov

Application process

Parent/guardians must first do an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) with school district of residence. After getting IEP, call state office, M-F: 830am-7:00pm to request scholarship application be mailed. May also download application from web site.

Fees

Application process is free.

Service area

Ohio

Description

Provides scholarship funds (up to $27,000 annually) to reimburse parents of children with autism for special educational services from private providers approved by the state that can fulfill a child's Individual Education Plan (IEP's). Since these funds replace monies paid by the state to the school district of residence, when a family accepts this voucher, they can no longer get these services from their school district. Funds may or may not cover the complete cost of services from a particular provider. Parents may use more than one provider as long as the amount requested does not exceed $27,000 in an academic year.

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Providing organization

Ohio Department Of Education And Workforce

Provides administrative oversight for basic public education for the State of Ohio, and various other initiatives that enhance the quality of education throughout the State.