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(File photo) MANILA - The Department of Education's (DepEd) proposed budget of PHP852.8 billion does not include funding for its Special Education (SPED) program because some budget items may still be "realigned" and "modified" to accommodate it. This was the response made by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) following backlash over zero funding for the learning needs of children with special needs. The DepEd earlier clarified that it initially proposed a budget of PHP532 million for its SPED program, but it was "not considered in the National Expenditure Plan" despite its "earnest efforts" to advocate for learners with special needs. "This is a recurring circumstance every year, and the DepEd is not at loss because we always work with members of the Congress to fund other ways to fund DepEd programs," the DepEd said in a statement. The DBM, which is in charge of preparing the NEP, confirmed the DepEd's initial propo
No budget was allocated for special education (SPED) in 2023 after the Department of Education (DepEd) failed to provide sufficient documentation for its request, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Monday.To address this issue, DepEd spokesperson Atty. Michael Poa said “internal adjustments” will be made within the agency to fund SPED.