A thread of news releases about the eradication of early intervention programs province-wide due to UCP funding cuts to our most vulnerable:

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EPSB’s budget for the program next year is expected to be $9.5 million, a drop from approximately $39 million.

EPSB also plans to suspend all 22 satellite locations that were servicing pre-kindergarten students and go from 10 to 6 local hubs. https://bit.ly/3eyBv7Z 
Edmonton Catholic:
Battle River:

Funds for early childhood intervention services slashed by almost $800K along with a cut to service levels. That will translate to fewer students getting assistance and the elimination of items like speech language and physical therapy. https://bit.ly/3gnWdJf 
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