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Special-education director reports Medicaid reimbursements near $500,000 as program enhancements continue
Summary
Dr. Carson told the South Kingstown School Committee that Medicaid reimbursements rose from roughly $233,000 to nearly $500,000 and described expanded transition programming, facilitated IEP training with RIDE and several equity-related data points; she said the department had four prior complaints and was found compliant.
Dr. Carson, director of student services, told the South Kingstown School Committee the student-services office has made measurable progress even as the district faces tough budget choices.
Carson said Medicaid reimbursement for related services increased "from around $233,000 to almost $500,000," which the director emphasized is a reimbursement for money already spent. She said the district had four special-education complaints last year and was found compliant in all four; one complaint this year remains pending with the state.
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