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District explores converting 'Building 5' for 18–21 program; staff asked state if changes would unlock a 34% infrastructure rebate
Summary
District officials said they are studying whether Building 5 can be converted into an 18–21 program for students with disabilities and whether proposed changes would qualify the work for an estimated 34% state reimbursement of infrastructure costs.
District leaders told the Mahwah Board of Education they are exploring repurposing an underused facility, known as "Building 5," to house a new 18–21 program for students with special needs, and are seeking state guidance on whether the space can qualify for state reimbursement.
Superintendent Dr. Detoro explained staff are in the preliminary design stages for an 18–21 program that would allow some students entitled to post‑graduation services to remain…
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