North Carolina is ranked dead last in school funding. My daughter with autism is paying the price.

By: Kristina Peck

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 740

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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There is a version of N.C. Pre-K enrollment that takes twenty minutes. You fill out a form, submit a birth certificate, and your child starts school in the fall.

That version does not exist for families like mine.

My daughter has Level II autism and a speech delay. In North Carolina, N.C. Pre-K closes enrollment when funding runs out. Priority is based on financial need. There is no guaranteed access for children with disabilities. …

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