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Peninsula School District reports gains in inclusive placement and a $7.5M special-education funding gap, parents outline outreach plans
Summary
Special-education director Jana Rush told the board the district increased the share of students spending 80%+ of the day in general education and applied for $2.8 million in state safety‑net reimbursement, while parent advisory leaders described family education and inclusion efforts.
Jana Rush, who presented the district’s annual special-education report, told the Peninsula School District board the district serves about 1,330 students in special education—roughly 14% of enrollment—and is seeing a sustained rise in students spending 80% or more of their school day in general‑education settings.
Rush said the district’s LRE (least restrictive environment) trend shows gains since 2021, and that post‑school outcomes for the 2023–24 cohort include roughly 21% entering higher education and 30% in competitive employment. She said the district’s response rate for OSPI’s post‑school outcomes survey has…
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