R1177: Scholarships for Special Education in Teaching, Clinical Disciplines and Related Services (Government to Government)

The New York City Department of Education seeks proposals from SUNY and CUNY institutions to deliver master’s and/or doctoral degree programs in special education and related clinical disciplines for its scholarship program. The program will fund students who will become certified teachers or clinicians in high‑need bilingual and special‑needs areas. The contract will be awarded on an indefinite‑open basis, with a five‑year performance period beginning around September 1 2023 and ending August 31 2028. No fee is charged for the solicitation, and there is no fixed submission deadline. Interested institutions must submit proposals through the vendor portal or by email. • Eligible providers: SUNY and CUNY member institutions • Required programs: Masters (or Doctoral for therapists) leading to state certification in bilingual special‑education, speech‑language pathology, vision impairment, guidance counseling, school psychology, social work, OT/PT • Contract term: 5 years, services to start ~Sept 1 2023 • No submission deadline; questions due May 9 2024 (4 p.m. EST)