Michigan Special Education Services Lag Nation as Need Grows, Report Finds

Michigan special education services lag nation as need grows, report finds

The rate of Michigan students with disabilities receiving special ed support in pre-kindergarten programs, the four-year graduation rate and the percentage who dropout of high school are all behind national benchmarks, according to the Autism Alliance of Michigan.

Autism Alliance releases report highlighting gaps in Michigan special education system

Michigan’s first statewide Special Education Benchmark Report shows major gaps in how public schools serve students with disabilities.

Michigan fails its students with disabilities, first-ever report finds

When Michigan officials this year lauded a record-high 82.8% high school graduation rate in 2024, special education advocates pointed out a vastly different outcome: only 61% of students with disabilities graduated.