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'Segregate their children': Proposed Edmonton Public Schools autism centre raising concerns

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Autism Centre of Excellence proposed in Edmonton Public Schoolsthree-year capital plan has sparked controversy.

The initiative in the 2026-2029 capital plan is in the early stages, with discussions focused on location, transportation, and program details.

Community members, disability advocates, and education experts raised concerns at Tuesday afternoon ’s public school board meeting.

The controversy over ACE comes as EPSB grapples with surging enrollment and limited classroom space.

The division’s 10-year facilities plan 2025-2034 outlines two key challenges, including a deferred maintenance deficit exceeding $1 billion .

By January 9, 2025 , an additional 2,052 students had enrolled, surpassing projections.

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