PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Construction is underway on a new autism-focused school in St. Lucie County, giving families on the Treasure Coast another educational option designed specifically for students on the autism spectrum.
Ground has been broken for the Treasure Coast School for Autism, a public charter school expanding from Palm Beach County into Port St. Lucie. The school is set to open for the 2026–2027 school year, starting with pre-kindergarten through second grade.
For months, CBS12 News has spoken with Port St. Lucie parents who say they have been trying to find the right educational support for their children with autism…