Nonpublic Tuition Assistance

The Maryland State Department of Education is seeking a consultant to support the Nonpublic Tuition Assistance Program. The consultant will perform tasks such as reviewing proposed budgets, providing technical assistance, and analyzing cost patterns. The consultant must have experience in fiscal analysis, budget development, and financial modeling, and must be able to work up to 1,000 hours during the contract term. • The consultant will work with the Nonpublic Cost Group to support the cost approval process. • The consultant will review and analyze supporting documentation and perform calculations to ensure compliance with program requirements. • The consultant will develop and implement protocols for ongoing monitoring activities and provide technical assistance to local education agencies, State agencies, and nonpublic special education schools. • The consultant will analyze cost patterns of students in nonpublic placements and provide documentation to support invoice requests.