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Board hears questions on special education funding, nonpublic placements and autism staffing
Summary
At a Jan. 23 PGCPS budget work session, district leaders outlined a proposed $10.3 million increase for special education, explained how nonpublic placements are funded and described a multi‑year plan to add autism specialists and other supports.
Prince George's County Public Schools officials on Jan. 23 described how the district plans to use a proposed $10.3 million increase in special education funding for fiscal 2026 and explained how nonpublic special education placements are financed.
School system leaders told the Board of Education that nonpublic placements receive significant state support and that recent state legislation aimed at pay parity for nonpublic staff has increased district costs.
Chief academic leaders said the Division of Academics prioritized positions that are largely cost neutral by shifting existing resources, and that many new or reclassified positions support special education, instructional support and…
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