Cost of inclusive education for students with specific needs

Between 2014 and 2025, the Ministry of Education in the Dominican Republic allocated an average of less than 0.35% of its total budget to special education. This funding level persists despite data indicating that the cost of providing inclusive education for students with specific disabilities can be up to 35 times higher than the cost of educating a regular student.

The discrepancy between the allocated budget and the actual financial requirements for inclusive education highlights a significant gap in resource distribution. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges in financing specialized support systems necessary to meet the needs of students with disabilities within the national education framework.