California has received a $50 million federal grant to boost education and employment opportunities for children with mental and physical disabilities.

The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that California was among the 11 states to win a PROMISE grant to benefit children who receive Supplemental Security Income, which is paid to low-income families of children with physical or mental disabilities. A recent investigative report by This American Life on the country’s disability system has called into question the efficacy of awarding families with benefits for learning disabilities. Some argue that the program provides an incentive for otherwise functional young adults to stay out of the workplace.

The grant will be administered by the California Department of Rehabilitation. Details are not yet available on the department’s website.

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  1. Seana 10 years ago10 years ago

    My 12 year old daughter suffers from ADD and Autism. She is not getting the education at our Public Jr. High in Santa Barbara that I think she is capable of and she is not responding to my parenting skills which I think are pretty darn good. I want to send her to a school that specializes in her learning difference and social behavioral issues yet I can't afford the costly tuitions. My … Read More

    My 12 year old daughter suffers from ADD and Autism. She is not getting the education at our Public Jr. High in Santa Barbara that I think she is capable of and she is not responding to my parenting skills which I think are pretty darn good. I want to send her to a school that specializes in her learning difference and social behavioral issues yet I can’t afford the costly tuitions.

    My daughter is bright and I want to provide her with the resources that will help her excel. How do I do this? Are there grants for low income single parents?

    Sincerely,

    Seana