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APS leaders present FY2027 special-education budget; board presses on impact aid, PED indicators and staffing
Summary
District leaders outlined the FY2027 special-education budget and federal/state funding sources while board members pressed for more detail on PED indicators, how modest impact-aid funds are applied to Native students with disabilities, and how inclusion and IEP compliance are being monitored.
Albuquerque Public Schools administrators presented a FY2027 special-education budget overview on March 18 and fielded detailed questions about funding sources, compliance indicators and staffing.
Presentation highlights: The district said special-education programming serves more than 21,000 students and is financed with a mix of state and federal funds. Operational dollars primarily support teacher salaries, supplies, contracts and professional development; federal dollars supplement classroom supports, assistive technology and specialized instructional materials. Presenters cited IDEA Part B and ADA as governing frameworks for the programs and described special education…
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