SBIR/STTR Research Award

Automated Compliance and Communication System for IEP Management Using Blockchain and Conversational AI

Award identifier f3db1dc86531cfd78bd9cac81f27b3e6beaa8acc09ceb00f4f4c8b8900247541Awarding agency Department of Education · Institute of Education Sciences

Award amount

$250,000

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase I

Award year

2025

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Education
Branch
Institute of Education Sciences
Recipient company
iTherapy, LLC
Proposal award date
2025-09-12
Contract end date
2026-05-11
UEI
DHJNEXLBYXJ5
Solicitation number
91990025R0002
Topic code
91990025R0002

Research abstract

This project will develop an innovative AI-powered IEP management system that revolutionizes special education workflows through intelligent automation and multi-modal input. The system combines blockchain technology for secure documentation, FERPA-compliant LLMs for automated processing, and conversational AI interfaces to streamline IEP creation and management while ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements. Case managers can interact through avatars, voice commands, or traditional inputs while the system automatically validates CASEMIS compliance. The technology analyzes and adapts previous IEPs, assessments, and reports to auto-populate appropriate sections, while blockchain technology securely documents all stakeholder communications and maintains audit trails. Most importantly, this automation lets special education professionals focus on their primary mission - providing direct services to students. The system reduces administrative time by 40% while ensuring higher-quality IEPs through built-in compliance checks and validation. Real-time translation capabilities enable equitable access for California's diverse families. The system protects districts from liability through comprehensive documentation tracking, while its innovative multi-modal interface removes barriers to producing legally compliant documentation. This transformative approach to IEP management will significantly improve special education service delivery while maintaining rigorous compliance standards.

Technology keywords

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Research funding history

6 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2015–2025). Reported award amounts total $1,954,766. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

Phases: Phase I, Phase II

Agencies: National Science Foundation, Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Defense

Agency intelligence

Department of Education

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