Special Education
The district administration reported that 1,215 students or 18.1% were receiving special education services in 2009.
In 2010, the state of Pennsylvania provided $1,026,815,000 for Special Education services. The funds were distributed to districts based on a state policy which estimates that 16% of the district's pupils are receiving special education services. This funding is in addition to the state's basic education per pupil funding, as well as, all other state and federal funding.
Wilkes-Barre Area School District received a $3,916,983 supplement for special education services in 2010.
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