School leaders issued a dire warning Friday about federal educations cuts.

"Just to give you an idea, New Haven gets $11 million in Title 1 funding. If, in fact, that funding is cut, we will be looking at cuts in staff," said Fran Rabinowitz, the executive director of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents.

State lawmakers heard from educators as they prepare for a special session happening next month.

Superintendents say inner-city schools have the most to lose because they rely heavily on federal grants for students with special needs and those learning English.

The new state budget does contain increased funding for special education.