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ORS Program Strains Schools Under Rising Demand | Auckland News
The Ongoing Resourcing Scheme is the government’s top-tier support for kids with severe learning needs—kids who’re still mastering toddler skills by age five. Applications have surged 64% in four years, with demand skyrocketing for students needing major classroom adjustments or daily care. While approval rates jumped to nearly 75%, schools are still footing the bill for unmet needs, diverting hundreds of thousands from operational budgets to fund essential supports. It’s a win for access—but a strain on resources as demand outpaces projections and principals scramble to manage costs and…
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