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Teachers, parents and union press Wake County board to protect special education amid possible $18M cuts
Summary
Dozens of parents, teachers and union leaders urged the board to prioritize special education and behavior supports after staff referenced potential cuts. Speakers cited an $18,000,000 figure and warned that reductions could affect services, transportation and caseloads for vulnerable students.
Dozens of parents, special education teachers and Wake NCAE union representatives used the board's public comment period to press the Wake County Board of Education to protect special education programs amid warnings of large budget reductions.
"I'm appalled to read that special education will be impacted by budget cuts," parent Susan Book told the board, citing rising short‑term suspension numbers and data showing disproportionate impacts on African American students with disabilities. "Do you think that cutting the special education budget will do anything to help this?"
Several speakers referenced a district email they had received that described about an $18,000,000 reduction and potential…
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