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>>Hanover County Shifts Focus From Low-Income Preschoolers To Those With Disabilities, Emotional Needs
(Hanover County, VA) -- More preschoolers are showing up with disabilities and emotional needs in Hanover County, requiring additional care and putting stress on staff. Rebecca Hughes explains the concern.Preview: Voicer Script:
County officials want to reduce the number of low-income students in its preschool programs to accommodate a significant increase in children with disabilities and emotional needs, attributing the increase to the pandemic. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports Hanover is applying to decrease its Head Start slots to provide more individualized attention to students with complex needs. Some officials say the impact of the pandemic on babies is starting to show in preschools, with teachers feeling burnt out and struggling to meet the needs of students.