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proud2BlibKansan

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3. About special ed funding - - -

Reply to MichiganVote (Reply #1)

Sun Jun 16, 2013, 12:38 AM

Jun 2013

When Congress initially mandated sped in 1974, they promised to fund 40% of the cost. And until just recently (I believe just last year), they funded 17%. Now it's up to 23% or 24%.

So yes, let's please stop the idiotic myth that states and school districts make money by labeling kids as disabled. That's complete bullshit.

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Ok, you want the truth-here is what I know MichiganVote Jun 2013 #1

About special ed funding - - - proud2BlibKansan Jun 2013 #3

Thank you. That one really burns me up. It is a move to decrease MichiganVote Jun 2013 #5

Some kids need it though proud2BlibKansan Jun 2013 #8

Thank you. I'll attempt to answer at least some of your questions. proud2BlibKansan Jun 2013 #2

I teach high school in Texas. Here are the answers for me. mbperrin Jun 2013 #4

My colleagues have given you very good, insightful answers. femmocrat Jun 2013 #6

Proud2BlibKansan has been an outstanding contributor on education issues, as well. femmocrat Jun 2013 #7

Wow. How nice. Thank you! proud2BlibKansan Jun 2013 #9

You are very welcome! femmocrat Jun 2013 #10

Lots of good replies here. Starry Messenger Jun 2013 #11

My 2 cents, LWolf Jun 2013 #12