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Superintendent: state says early‑childhood special education (ages 3–5) will be 100% state funded; district forms transition task force
Summary
Superintendent Tom told the RSU 5 School Board that the Maine Department of Education has told district leaders the state intends to fund early‑childhood special education for ages 3–5 at 100% after the statutory transition date, and the district has launched a task force to plan the change.
Superintendent Tom told the RSU 5 School Board that the Maine Department of Education has told district leaders the state intends to fund early‑childhood special education for ages 3–5 at 100% after the statutory transition date, and the district has launched a task force to plan the change.
“Doctor Sandy Flack…has pointed out that under the law, early childhood special education for ages 3 to 5 will be 100% state funded even after that point,” Tom said. The board was told the statutory deadline for districts to assume responsibility for Child Find and FAPE for ages 3–5 is July 1, 2028. Tom said the department’s clarification is “good news,” but noted open questions…
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