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District flags rising special‑education costs and federal funding uncertainty, urges cautious staffing changes
Summary
Diverse learner spending has risen sharply over the past decade; district leaders said IDEA and federal claim payments are subject to uncertainty and that staffing decisions will account for potential federal funding shifts.
Waukegan CUSD 60 budget presenters highlighted growing special‑education (diverse learner) costs and said the district must weigh program needs against uncertain federal and state reimbursements.
Presenters showed the district’s diverse learner spending rose from roughly $29 million in 2016 to about $46 million in 2024; the FY25 budget projection remained high and staff told trustees they are budgeting conservatively to avoid sudden program cuts. “We…
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