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District reduces special‑education grant budget after DOE award comes in below projection
Summary
Fulton County Schools will reduce the FY‑24 special education flow‑through grant budget by about $4.98 million after the Georgia Department of Education award and carryover were lower than amounts previously budgeted.
Marvin Dureef told the board the district must reduce the FY‑24 special‑education flow‑through grant budget because the awarded amount and carryover were lower than the budgeted projection.
Dureef said the Georgia Department of Education award for the special‑education flow‑through totaled $18,475,988 with carryover of about $2.72 million; the district had already budgeted $26,175,312. “We are reducing the special ed grant budget by $4,978,266,” he said, reflecting the award actually approved by the state.
He explained most of the grant budget pays staff; to manage the shortfall the district will move some positions from the grant into vacancies funded by the special‑education portion of the general fund. Dr. Looney noted that while overall district enrollment is declining, the special‑education population is increasing — creating a widening gap between need and federal grant resources.
Board discussion: Members asked clarifying questions; the board left the item on discussion for additional follow‑up materials.
Ending: Staff will return with documentation on staffing adjustments and longer‑term plans to manage rising special‑education needs amid constrained grant funding.
