Wake schools could cut $18M from special education. Here’s what to know.

"Budget Cuts Hit Special Education in Wake County: Proposed $18M Cuts Spark Concerns Over Teacher Layoffs and Program Elimination. In a move that has left many in the community reeling, Wake County school officials have announced plans to slash $18 million from the district's special education budget, resulting in the elimination of 130 Cross Categorical Resource (CCR) teachers. The cuts, which also include the phase-out of the district's CCR program and middle school special education services, have raised alarms among parents, educators, and advocates for students with disabilities, who fear that the changes will have a devastating impact on the district's most vulnerable students. As the district grapples with the implications of these budget cuts, one question remains: what will happen to the students who rely on these critical support services?"

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Wake plans $18M special-ed cut, eliminating 130 Cross Categorical Resource teachers. District will end CCK and phase out Middle ...