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Weston officials say in-district special-education investments are lowering out-of-district costs
Summary
District special-education leaders told the board that identified special-education enrollment rose from 249 in 2018 to 323 in 2024, but local programming and staffing changes have reduced out-of-district tuition and settlement costs; the FY27 budget asks to maintain current special-education staffing levels.
Dr. Edwards, the district’s PPS/special-education lead, told the Board of Education the number of students qualifying for individualized education plans rose from 249 in 2018 to 323 in 2024, and 504 accommodation plans have also increased. She said that, despite growing need, the district has reduced out-of-district tuition costs each year for five years and proposes a reduction in settlement costs in the FY27 budget by expanding in-district programming.
"We have expanded and improved our in‑district programming, including initiatives like the Pathways program at the high school, to better meet the needs of our students in Weston schools and in several cases to support their return to Weston from other placements," Dr. Edwards…
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