The OSSU FY27 combined assessment shows a substantial increase in Special Education (Function 1201) and key related therapy services budget lines, including speech pathology, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Special Education increases by about 516000 to 5723363.56, with speech pathology rising roughly 59 percent and occupational therapy about 63 percent over FY26. This indicates the SU is planning to expand contracted and/or staffed special education and related services in FY27, likely including purchased services with external providers. Vendors offering special education staffing, teletherapy, evaluation, and compliance support can position around helping OSSU meet rising student needs within these funded lines. Follow-up should focus on how they structure and procure contracted services under these functions and whether additional vendors will be considered for FY27 and beyond.

Significant increases are also visible in tuition to approved private providers and excess cost to o...