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Spending More, Serving Less: The High Cost of Private Equity in Special Education
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) has significantly increased its spending on outside contractors, with $14 million paid to three private equity-owned firms in 2024-2025, which the report argues undermines the stability and quality of support for students with disabilities.
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Spending More, Serving Less: The High Cost of Private Equity in Special Education
The report finds that WCCUSD's spending on outside vendors more than doubled between 2019 and 2025, with over $14 million spent on three private equity-owned firms in the 2024-2025 school year alone. This shift has resulted in higher costs for taxpayers and reduced student support, including a loss of 40 hours of service per student with a disability compared to in-house staffing. The document highlights the role of firms like Leonard Green & Partners and Vistria Group, noting a pattern of labor violations and a preference for virtual services over in-person care.
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Document type: Case study