The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is facing backlash from local residents and lawmakers over recent layoffs impacting over 250 educators, crucial for supporting low-income, migrant, and special education students. Critics argue that, despite a $99 million reserve, the decisions to cut programs were arbitrary, jeopardizing services essential for the region's most vulnerable populations. Education officials cite concerns about funding sustainability as a reason for the cuts, yet lawmakers challenge the board's overspending on consultants instead of prioritizing educational resources. The controversy continues to grow as advocates stress the detrimental effects on children's educational trajectories.
"Despite starting this fiscal year with $99 million in reserves, SCCOE announced arbitrary and capricious layoffs that will destroy essential and mandated services."
"SCCOE engaged in suspiciously high funding allocations - over $55 million more than what is typically spent in a year."
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