Under the plans, the county's all-age-group special schools would be replaced with primary and secondary schools.
Most of Staffordshire's 16 special schools cater for a full age range, so pupils can stay there for up to 17 years, being taught in mixed age groups.
In a briefing document, Staffordshire education director Jenny Hawkins said the plans would help schools to provide a more age-appropriate curriculum and teaching. Age-appropriate classes would also help pupils prepare for life beyond school as they experienced change and transition, she said.
The consultation document has gone out to parents, teachers and schools.
If implemented, the changes would take place by September 2005.
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