Preschool and Early Intervention Special Education Pay Rates
Albany County
Summary
Albany County spends about $21 million a year on evaluations and therapies for more than 800 kids ages 3 to 5 with disabilities. Evaluations take about a month, and speech therapists are in short supply.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $21 million in county-funded preschool special education services.
Families of young children with disabilities across Albany County school districts.
Families experiencing months-long waiting lists for therapy.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Legislature — June 8, 2026
Independent speech-language pathologists and early intervention providers urged the legislature to increase compensation rates, noting long wait lists for children with special needs due to provider shortages.
Social Services Committee — April 28, 2026
Albany County spends about $21 million a year on evaluations and therapies for more than 800 kids ages 3 to 5 with disabilities. Evaluations take about a month, and speech therapists are in short supply.
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