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Special education transportation costs and services
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Council Member Rita Joseph questions the $104 cost per special education student and asks about included services such as nurses or paraprofessionals. Glenn Risbrook provides limited information on what's included in the mandated services.
- The $104 cost covers whatever is included in the mandate for the special education student
- Council Member Joseph expresses concern about reports of special education students unable to access bus services
- General education busing is identified as more cost-effective at $26 per student
Rita Joseph
0:34:03
So a $104 per special education students?
0:34:06
Yes.
0:34:07
And that does that come with a nurse?
0:34:09
Does that come with a para professional?
0:34:11
And I'm sure if I were to reach out to some special education students which we've been hearing a lot, have not been able to get on the bus.
Glenn Risbrook
0:34:19
I I can't speak to if there's because us in our contract, a $104 per student for special education, and that's whatever is included with this in the mandate for the student.
Rita Joseph
0:34:33
I'm gonna have a follow-up.
0:34:34
Which model seems more cost effective?
Glenn Risbrook
0:34:38
I would I would say curb stop the school with General Ed.
0:34:43
Bussing.
0:34:44
As I mentioned, it was 26 hours to student.