HAVEN, Kan. — Haven USD 312 Superintendent Craig Idacavage said on social media that his district will spend $288,418 this year to cover the state shortfall in Special Education funding.
The State Board of Education recommends to increase state aid by $77 million per year over the next 5 years. That would mean another $133,149 of additional money the Haven district would receive in SPED funding. This is money that by current statute should be already given to schools.
If districts across the state continue to be required to shift funds for SPED needs, school programs for all students lose out.
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