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District takes over preschool special education
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What happened
The board voted on February 10, 2026 to join the state's Cohort 3. Starting in fall 2026, the district will give special education to qualifying 3- to 5-year-olds. Child Development Services used to do this. Grants paid for a new pre-K and kindergarten bathroom and classroom furniture at Moscow.
Why it matters to families
Young children who need help will get it at Moscow Elementary instead of through an outside agency. It adds work for a district that has had trouble staffing special education.
The evidence
February 10, 2026 minutes record the unanimous vote to join CDS Cohort 3. January 13, 2026 minutes describe the fall 2026 start and the grants; May 12 minutes report nine pre-K sign-ups and at least one 3-year-old to be served.
The source
February 10, 2026 regular meeting minutesSee the full record for RSU 83/MSAD 13 (Upper Kennebec Valley).
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