Special-Needs Scholarship Program
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What is the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP)?
The Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) allows a student with a disability, who meets certain eligibility requirements, to receive a state-funded scholarship to attend a participating private school. The Special Needs Scholarship Program is governed by Wisconsin Statute 115.7915 and Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter PI 49.
2025-26 SNSP Student Eligibility Requirements
A student must be a Wisconsin resident and must either have: (1) an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or services plan that is currently being implemented or (2) an IEP or services plan that was developed no earlier than September 15, 2022 and have not subsequently been determined to no longer have a disability.
Application Periods
Students may apply for the SNSP for the 2025-26 school year from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
Parents must submit the paper application or transfer request, with the required information in the instructions, directly to the school where they would like their child to participate in the SNSP.
SNSP Program Meetings
The next Special Needs Scholarship Program meeting will be on January 12th, 2026 at 5:30 pm (before the Home & School Meeting). The meeting will be held in St. John’s church basement for any families with students with disabilities interested in the program.
Application Process
- Complete Paper Student Application here. Return to School Office.
- List of acceptable documents to prove residency is here.
Questions?
Parents or guardians enrolling students for the Choice program should direct any questions to either:
- Mrs. Jessica Halvorsen, Choice Program Administrator at 715-352-3000 or principal@stjohnedgar.org
OR - Mrs. Maria Severson, Choice Program Designee at 715-352-3011 or bookkeeper@stjohnedgar.org
Helpful Links
- Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP): 2025-26 Student Application and Transfer Request Information here.
- SNSP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) can be found here.
- Parent Brochure describing program and requirements here.
- St. John School – Edgar Profile (pg 275) here.
- Comparison of Rights of Students with Disabilities and their Families under State and Federal Special Education Law and under the Wisconsin Special Needs Scholarship Program here.
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