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Allegan special education program shutdown worries parents

  • On March 12, the Washington Senate approved a bill to increase special education funding by $2 billion over the next four years, with a unanimous vote of 48-0.
  • Senate Bill 5263 identifies special education as a funded duty of the state, as emphasized by Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen.
  • The new legislation aims to remove the existing cap on state funding for special education to allow more support to districts based on need.
  • State Schools Superintendent Chris Reykdal warned that insufficient funding risks placing many districts under financial oversight and cuts to programs.
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Emails reveal outrage over 'out-of-context' remarks by WA senator on parental rights

(The Center Square) – As the Washington State House passed House Bill 1296, which critics say undermines parental rights within the K-12 system, emails sent last month to Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, conveyed outrage over remarks he made regarding parental…

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Allegan special education program shutdown worries parents

OTSEGO, Mich. (WOOD) — Allegan Area Educational Service Agency will end a special education program at Otsego Public Schools, the group confirmed Thursday. The offsite, Level 3 program is closing at the end of the school year because of space constraints brought up by Otsego administrators. The program is used by students from around Allegan County, not just Otsego Public Schools. ESA Superintendent William Brown said county superintendents deci…

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Bothell-Kenmore ReporterBothell-Kenmore Reporter

Major boost to special education funding gets Washington Senate approval | Bothell-Kenmore Reporter

The bipartisan bill calls for the state to funnel about $2 billion more to schools over four years.

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Courier-HeraldCourier-Herald

Major boost to special education funding gets Washington Senate approval | Courier-Herald

The bipartisan bill calls for the state to funnel about $2 billion more to schools over four years.

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Covington-Maple Valley ReporterCovington-Maple Valley Reporter

Major boost to special education funding gets Washington Senate approval | Covington-Maple Valley Reporter

The bipartisan bill calls for the state to funnel about $2 billion more to schools over four years.

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Major boost to special education funding gets Washington Senate approval | Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

The bipartisan bill calls for the state to funnel about $2 billion more to schools over four years.

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