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Lewiston officials say in-house special education programs are reducing outplacement costs
Summary
Superintendent Jake Langley reported the district has brought roughly 40 outplaced students into in-district special-education programming this year, projecting at least $1,000,000 in deflected tuition and transportation costs while acknowledging upfront renovation and staffing expenses.
Superintendent Jake Langley told the Jan. 28 workshop the district has brought about 40 students back from costly outplacements into newly expanded in‑district special-education programs and expects substantial fiscal benefits over time.
"We're currently serving about 40 kids there," Langley said of the in‑district program at McMahon and related services, and he described the move as both educationally and fiscally motivated. Langley estimated, conservatively, “over $1,000,000 in savings” when comparing the cost of tuition, transportation and MaineCare reimbursement obligations tied to outplaced students.
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