THE Department of Education (DepEd) has allotted P227.35 million as financial subsidy to special education (SPED) centers that caters inclusive education to children with special needs (CSNs) from both public elementary and secondary schools nationwide in line with its flagship K-to-12 program.

“The 2013 SPED lumpsum subsidy is P227.35 million. It does not include the teachers,” Jesus Mateo, DepEd Assistant Secretary for Planning, told The Manila Times on Wednesday.

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