Northborough, MA: "District grapples with skyrocketing special education costs heading into next year"
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Feb 21, 2026, Community Advocate: Northborough School Committee proposes creation of Special Education Fund
Westborough MA
As the district grapples with skyrocketing special education costs heading into next year, the Regional School Committee unanimously voted to recommend the creation of a Special Education Stabilization Fund.
The fund would be used to cover unexpected special education expenses when funding falls short. Southborough K-8 schools already have a fund in place.
“I think we are going to be seeing some very challenging budget seasons ahead of us, and I think we're in one. Part of the challenge is that the system that we are operating in, with Proposition 2 1/2, the funding formula for funding special education is broken,”
Superintendent Gregory Martineau told the Northborough School Committee.
Martineau added that he will continue to speak to legislative leaders to advocate for changes to the state’s funding formulas. Special education costs, particularly when it comes to out-of-district placement for students and transportation, have been “rising significantly” over the past several years, according to Martineau. . .
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