How much does IUSD spend on special education?
The Irvine Unified School District spends approximately $41 million serving students with special needs. Meanwhile, the federal government, which mandates these services, only reimburses our district approximately $18 million. That said, it’s important to note that IUSD’s special education costs have flattened out over the last three years, coinciding with the implementation of intervention strategies such as Response to Instruction, or RtI. These strategies ensure that our schools are meeting the needs of each student, and they’re also helping keep costs in check. To view a brief history of IUSD’s special education expenses, click here. To view a breakdown of the expenses, click here. To view a brief history of IUSD’s general fund contributions to Special Education, click here.
