# ORS Program Strains Schools Under Rising Demand | Auckland News

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-09-09T18:14:15+00:00
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The Ongoing Resourcing Scheme is the government’s top-tier support for kids with severe learning needs—kids who’re still mastering toddler skills by age five. Applications have surged 64% in four years, with demand skyrocketing for students needing major classroom adjustments or daily care. While approval rates jumped to nearly 75%, schools are still footing the bill for unmet needs, diverting hundreds of thousands from operational budgets to fund essential supports. It’s a win for access—but a strain on resources as demand outpaces projections and principals scramble to manage costs and admin. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d7d789446011ffac

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