Do the school districts get this money or the parents? My son was diagnosed in 1988 at age 6 & we never saw a dime. We also were unaware of any such program in our local school districts in either California & AZ.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law ensuring children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment. It authorizes formula grants to states and local educational agencies (LEAs) to fund special education and related services for children from birth to age 21.
Mothers on welfare get extra money through SSI (Supplemental Security Income). I used to live in a high welfare area and it was extremely common to have the kids try for disability claims.
There are also differing state benefits.