Nonpublic Special Education Section

​Nonpublic Tuition Assistance Program

The Nonpublic Tuition Assistance Program (NTAP) is the State aid program for students placed in nonpublic special education schools through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. The State share of the cost of nonpublic special education is calculated in accordance with Education Article §8-415, Annotated Code of Maryland. Children placed in nonpublic special education schools are included in the September 30th enrollment count with a code of 09 attached to their file to indicate they are in a nonpublic placement. These children are not included in the Foundation calculations because of the tuition reimbursement process for a nonpublic placement.

Nonpublic Tuition Assistance Program Application

• MSDE Approved Day and Residential Program
  
• Individual Placement - Upon Request
  

Directions, Definitions, Explanations and Examples

• MSDE Approved Day and Residential Program
  
• Individual Placement
  

Contact:

Sheila F. Philip, JD
Section Chief, Nonpublic Special Education
Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services
Office: (410) 767-1425
sheila.philip@maryland.gov

Jeffrey Miller
Data Specialist, Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services
Office: (410) 767-0265
jeffrey.miller1@maryland.gov

Resource Management and Monitoring Branch

• Resource Management and Monitoring Branch Overview
• Nonpublic Special Education Section

Nonpublic Special Education Section

• Nonpublic Tuition Assistance Program
• Cost Approval: Budgets and Cost Sheets
• Public Private Partnerships
• Out-of-State Placement Process
• Technical Assistance and Helpful Resources