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Board hears warning that state, federal budget moves could hit special education funding
Summary
Board staff warned the board that state budget decisions and possible federal changes could reduce special education reimbursements and other federal supports for Milwaukee Public Schools.
Chris Steele, the board's governmental relations representative, told the Milwaukee Board of School Directors that the governor's proposed budget and pending state and federal decisions could affect how much the state and federal governments reimburse districts for special education and other programs.
Steele said the governor proposed about $3.1 billion in education funding and that key decisions remain as the Joint Committee on Finance begins public hearings. He told the board the governor's plan includes proposed changes to special education reimbursement that differ from alternatives discussed in the legislature: "The governor has proposed 60% reimbursement, others have proposed…
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