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Parkrose leaders outline LEAP program funding, say district covers staff costs; seek state help for high-cost disabilities
Summary
District staff explained that the LEAP 18–21 program is funded from high-school budgets for personnel and receives limited additional funds for supplies; leaders said changes to high-cost disability funding at the state level could affect district staffing capacity.
District finance and program staff described the LEAP program — a job-skills and life-skills program for students ages 18 to 21 with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) — and explained how it is funded.
"LEAP is our program for kids that are 18 to 21," the district’s budget officer said, describing the program’s purpose and funding sources. Staff said certified teachers and paraprofessionals for LEAP are paid from high-school budgets, and the program…
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