Olathe Schools Cut Special Ed, Families Feel Impact
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Olathe Public Schools faces a funding crisis, cutting special education positions for the first time due to a significant funding gap. The district plans to hire fewer teachers and combine jobs, despite increasing demand for special education services. Kansas law mandates the state cover 92% of special education excess costs, but it has been consistently lower, leaving districts to grapple with tight budgets and declining enrollment. Families and students feel the impact with larger classes and reduced support, while special education professionals face heavier workloads. Olathe and other districts lobby for increased funding, but for now, cuts are necessary as enrollment decreases and needs rise.
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