“We’re failing our kids.” That’s a quote from a Fruitland mom who says her daughter and other kids who need special education are falling through the cracks in Idaho. A new investigation has learned that more and more parents are filing lawsuits against Idaho, saying the state is failing to give their kids the special education they need, while officials say they don’t have the money or the personnel to meet the needs of these children.
The 74 The District of Columbia Public Schools violated the civil rights of students with disabilities and created an “adversarial system,” that often forces families to sue in order for their kids to receive services, the U.S. Department of Education announced...
nola.com Nearly all of the students who participated in Louisiana’s new private choice program come from low-income families, but just 4% have diagnosed disabilities, according to state data. Note: Requires subscription.
Spartan Newsroom Michigan spends about $2.8 billion annually on special education, yet outcomes for students with disabilities remain uneven and among the lowest in the nation, according to a recent benchmark report from the Autism Alliance of Michigan. Advocates say...
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