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County intermediate unit warns federal grant cuts would reduce services for young children and special education students
Summary
Presenters told the Octorara Area School District board that uncertainty about federal funding could reduce early-intervention, Head Start and other services that flow through the county intermediate unit, and outlined a proposed $364 million package of next-year programs and fees.
An intermediate unit representative told the Octorara Area School District board on March 10 that potential federal funding changes could cut services for young children and students with disabilities, with downstream budget impacts for local school districts.
The presenter said roughly $29 million currently flows through the intermediate unit via federally funded programs and that a pause or reduction of those funds “would mean a reduction in services for kids” because many programs are formula-driven. The presentation warned that if federal funds are converted to block grants or cut, districts could face increased local tax pressure if the state fills funding gaps.
The presenter…
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