Details are expected to be finalised on the plans in the coming weeks.
Two Laois secondary schools are in negotiations to open additional ASD units next year.
Colaiste Íosagáin in Portarlington and Heywood Community School in Ballinakill are among those in talks with the National Council for Special Education for more classes.
Details on those developments are expected to be finalised in the coming weeks.
Minister Neale Richmond says he agrees there's a need for additional classes in Laois, and around the country:
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