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Narragansett officials warn special-education costs will press the FY2027 budget
Summary
District officials told the school committee that out-of-district tuition, transportation and underfunded state excess-cost reimbursements are major drivers of the FY2027 budget pressure for special education, and described staffing reallocations and contingency plans for preschool capacity.
Narragansett school officials told the committee that special education remains a leading pressure on the FY2027 school-based budget, driven by out-of-district tuition, mandated transportation and partially funded state reimbursements.
"Special education is regulated by both federal and state laws and all students who are eligible must be provided a free appropriate public education," Melissa, the district student services leader, said while outlining current IEP counts and staffing plans. She said the district pays tuition for students who require more restrictive clinical placements and is often responsible for transportation when students attend programs outside the district or are placed by…
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