Students with Disability

In reply to Dr CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (25 July 2019). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education): I am advised of the following:

At a secondary level, there were 81 vacancies identified in special options and 104 eligible applicants for 2020. These numbers may fluctuate prior to the beginning of the 2020 school year. The primary placement process is currently being conducted and the junior primary placement process will be finalised in the week of 28 October 2019.

Children who have been recommended for a special option but do not receive a place via the special options placement process are provided with the required adjustments and funded supports in the mainstream setting via the Inclusive Education Support Program.