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Financing special education

T B Parrish1, J G Chambers

  • 1Education and Public Sector Finance Group (EPSF), American Institutes for Research in Palo Alto, CA, USA.

The Future of Children
|January 1, 1996
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Special education funding faces fiscal pressures, with costs 2.3 times higher than regular education. States are exploring census-based funding models to address these challenges and ensure equitable resource allocation.

Area of Science:

  • Education Finance
  • Public Policy
  • Special Education Services

Background:

  • Special education represents a significant financial commitment, consuming approximately 12% of K-12 public education budgets.
  • The per-student cost for special education is substantially higher, estimated at 2.3 times that of regular education.
  • Funding sources are mixed, with federal, state, and local governments contributing, though the state-local fiscal responsibility varies significantly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the current fiscal landscape of special education funding.
  • To examine the impact of increasing demands and fiscal pressures on special education budgets.
  • To evaluate proposed changes in special education funding formulas, including census-based approaches.

Main Methods:

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  • Analysis of existing data on special education budget allocations and per-student costs.
  • Review of recent policy shifts and recommendations regarding special education funding mechanisms.
  • Examination of arguments for and against census-based funding models.

    • Main Results:

    • Special education costs are substantial, with significant state and local contributions.
    • Increasing student populations and eligibility rates are exacerbating fiscal pressures.
    • Several states have adopted or are considering census-based funding, shifting from student-based identification.

    Conclusions:

    • The shift towards census-based funding aims for greater efficiency but raises concerns about individualized services.
    • Modified census-based models, incorporating poverty rates, are proposed to enhance equity.
    • Developing robust criteria for evaluating state special education funding formulas is crucial for effective resource allocation.