Cost of inclusive education for students with specific needs

Between 2014 and 2025, special education in the Dominican Republic received an average of less than 0.35 percent of the Ministry of Education's total budget. This funding level persists despite data showing that educating students with certain disabilities can cost up to 35 times more than the cost of educating a regular student.

The significant cost disparity highlights a major financial challenge in providing inclusive education for students with specific needs within the country's public education system. The allocation figures underscore the ongoing budgetary constraints facing special education initiatives over the decade-long period.