The West Virginia Department of Education has published the annual funding application for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B on its Web site at https://wvde.us/special-education/finance/annual-state-idea-funding-application/ for public review and comment. The application, which will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Education, addresses requirements of the act and the state’s use of the federal funding. Public comments on the application will be accepted through May 13, 2018. For assistance accessing the application and comment form, contact the Office of Special Education, (800) 642-8541. Comments may be submitted by mail to the Office of Special Education at the address indicated on the form, by fax to (304) 558-3741 or by e-mail to sdclay@k12.wv.us.