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

"Wake County Schools Faces Backlash Over Proposed $18 Million Cuts to Special Education Programs In a move that has sparked widespread outrage, Wake County Schools has announced plans to slash $18 million from its special education budget, effectively eliminating 130 Cross Categorical Resource (CCR) teachers. The drastic cuts will also see the end of the district's Categorical Kindergarten (CCK) program and a phased-out transition of Middle School Support (MSS) services. The decision, which affects thousands of students with special needs, has raised concerns about the impact on vulnerable students and the district's commitment to providing inclusive education. As the district faces a tight budget, parents and advocates are calling for alternative solutions that prioritize the needs of students with disabilities."

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 ...