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[quote=Anonymous]Schools do get addl fedl dollars to provide services to kids with disabilities (services are entitled to under IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Act). That said the amount appropriated has never been equal to the cost (last I read about 30% of costs are covered). So states kick in funds - some more than others. My SN son was at a DCPCS elementary a few years ago and I became friendly with the sped coordinator. The school seemed to spend whatever was needed to meet the IEPs and it was known to be a very good school for SN kids. Her budget was always short and usually the general Ed budget would be tapped to make ends meet. I also recall that one year a significant portion of dollars raised by the PTO went to fund the special ed services. I am sure it works differently in a trad public school where providers are district employees who often have caseloads at multiple schools. [/quote]
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