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Cleveland board moves one special-education position into general budget

Cleveland City Schools Board of Education · September 3, 2025
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The Cleveland City Schools Board voted unanimously to move one Cleveland High School special-education position from the federal IDEA budget into the district's general fund for 2025-26, citing tightened IDEA allocations and the need to cover a full-time position with benefits.

The Cleveland City Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to add one special-education teacher position to the district general budget for the 2025-26 school year, moving that position out of the federal IDEA allocation.

Director of schools Dr. Elliott told the board the request responds to a tightening of IDEA (federal special-education) funds and increased needs among older students; he said the…

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