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Impact of third-party vendors on special education service budgets
0:28:28
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Public Advocate Jumaane Williams inquires about the financial impact of using third-party vendors for providing mandated related services in special education. He specifically asks about the cost difference between using vendors outside the DOE and the overall impact on school budgets.
- The question raises concerns about the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of outsourcing special education services.
- The DOE officials prepare to provide a breakdown of the costs, starting with preschool services.
- This discussion sets the stage for a deeper examination of special education budget allocations.
Jumaane Williams
0:28:28
My first question, I wanted to get a better understanding of, how much using third party vendors or contractors to provide related services has impacted the school budgets, and if there's a cost difference between using the vendors outside of the DOB to provide the mandated related services.
Althea Stevens
0:28:49
K.
Jumaane Williams
0:28:49
Is is that the 1,350,000,000, or is it more?
Christina Foti
0:28:53
So let's let's thank you, public advocate.
0:28:56
Let's begin by starting with preschool.
0:28:58
And so, Jessica Walzstein, if if you can start there.