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San Diego Unified educators raise alarm over special education funding
About one in five San Diego Unified School District students have special education needs. The district said this number has been climbing quickly over the last decade while federal funding fell further behind. “We’ve been making it work, kind of, for decades,” said superintendent Fabiola Bagula. “Something needs to change and that’s why we’re here.” SDUSD said federal law mandates special...
San Diego Unified wants to fix ‘systemic issues’ for special education
San Diego Unified School District leaders announced plans Tuesday to fix “systemic” issues in its special education program.“We are looking to redesign our system with one purpose to ensure every student with a disability has access to meaningful learning, timely support and a safe and inclusive environment,” said Superintendent Fabi Bagula.The district is facing a projected $47 million budget deficit for next school year.Chronic underfunding of…
SAN DIEGO- Approximately 1 in 5 students in the San Diego Unified District have special educational needs. The district said this figure has been rising rapidly over the past decade, while federal funding has fallen further behind. “We’ve been running it for decades, more or less,” said Superintendent Fabiola Bagula. “Something has to change and that’s why we’re here.” SDUSD said federal law requires special education services, but it’s never fu…
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