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PGCPS academic central office cuts target specialty programs; special education funding left intact
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Chief Academic Officer Dr. Judith White said the Division of Academics will reduce about $12 million in central discretionary funds and shift some specialty programs (AVID elective, some IB primary/middle years, Chinese and Spanish immersion) into new models; she emphasized special education funding and 12‑month autism supports remain funded.
Prince George's County Public Schools officials on Feb. 5 outlined proposed program changes within the Division of Academics as part of FY2027 reductions intended to protect classroom instruction while trimming central discretionary spending.
Chief Academic Officer Dr. Judith White told the board the division cut about $12,000,000 from central discretionary funds and will target career and technical education, curriculum and instruction specialties, early learning, and arts programs for reductions. She emphasized that special education funding was not reduced and that…
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