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Eastern York special-education update: district adds in‑house programs, reports tuition revenue and fewer out‑of‑district placements
Summary
District staff reported growth in in‑district special‑education programs, 494 active special‑education students, $444,000 in billed tuition from other districts and a decline in out‑of‑district placements to 33.5 from last year’s 43.5.
Dr. Malloy, a staff member who presented the district’s special‑education update to the Eastern York School Board, said the district now lists 494 active special‑education students, up from about 470 at the end of the previous school year. “Special education is a revolving door and kids are in and out,” Dr. Malloy said, describing changes in enrollment and placements.
The presentation outlined that 10 students from other districts are now enrolled in Eastern York life‑skills, intensive learning support and autistic‑support programs; the district is billing tuition for those placements and reported roughly $444,000 in billings tied to those contracts. Dr. Malloy said three districts requested placements the district declined after reviewing paperwork and classroom capacity.
The report showed the district reduced out‑of‑district placements over time: about 64 in an earlier year, 43.5 at the end of…
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