The Akron Public Schools received notice of their allocations of federal dollars made available under the provision of Part B (school-age) and Part B (early childhood education) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The entitlements of $6,517,518.58 for Part B (school-age) and $124,974.76 for Part B (early childhood education) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are based on the number of resident children with disabilities, age three through twenty-two, who were provided appropriate special education programs by the school district based on the December 1, 2025 child count. Prior to the adoption of any policies and procedures needed to comply with Part B of the Act (including any amendments to those policies and procedures), the Akron Public Schools Office of Special Education is providing public notice of a hearing per 34 CFR Part 300.165 where the general public will have the opportunity to make comments. The hearing is open to the general public which includes individuals with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities. DATE: August 4, 2026 TIME: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: Akron Public Schools Administration Building 10 N. Main Street Akron, OH 44308 ROOM: 209 CONTACT PERSON: Melissa Frymyer, Special Education Director (330) 761-3145 The school district is required to inform the public each year of its participation in the program. Suggestions regarding the expenditure of the funds may be directed to Melissa Frymyer, Director, Office of Special Education, 10 N. Main Street, Akron, OH 44308. Expenditure of these funds must be to provide direct services to children with disabilities. ABJ-12449504  7/12 7/15/2026