Reform Special Education Funding
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State funding for special education was not cut for 2009-10.
Every school district will receive the same state funding for special education as in 2008-09. See a detailed spreadsheet here. This is a major victory, as nearly all other education line items were cut.
In addition, every school [...]
State funding for special education was not cut for 2009-10.
Every school district will receive the same state funding for special education as in 2008-09. See a detailed spreadsheet here. This is a major victory, as nearly all other education line items were cut.
In addition, every school district is receiving lots of new federal stimulus funding for special education services and programs. Your efforts over the last 14 months helped to protect special education resources.
Together, we advocated for a new state system for special education funding and accountability. Our voices were heard and cuts were avoided, even in this historically tough budget year. Thank you for helping to make this happen. Continue reading »
What: Briefing and Planning Sessions on State Reform for Special Education Funding and Accountability
When: Wednesday, August 19 (Pittsburgh); Thursday, August 20 (Southeast PA); Wednesday, September 2 (Lancaster).
DETAILS BELOW.
The Arc of PA, the Disability Rights Network of PA, [...]
What: Briefing and Planning Sessions on State Reform for Special Education Funding and Accountability
When: Wednesday, August 19 (Pittsburgh); Thursday, August 20 (Southeast PA); Wednesday, September 2 (Lancaster).
DETAILS BELOW.
The Arc of PA, the Disability Rights Network of PA, the Education Law Center, and Good Schools PA are hosting three regional special education funding reform briefings and planning meetings. Please mark the dates on your calendar and plan to be part of these interactive sessions.
UPDATE. The news is very good, thanks to your hard work and dedication. HB 704 is Representative Sturla’s bill — “our” bill — for special education funding and accountability reforms. The bill has made it all of the way into the annual School Code Bill (HB 11) that is usually adopted with the state budget. The House Education Committee has now voted twice to support HB 704. Governor Rendell also recently decided to support HB 704. If the legislative leaders can wrap up their negotiations for the budget, HB 11 (including HB 704) should be adopted in the next few weeks.
We hope you will join us to discuss these developments and our crucial next steps on August 19, August 20, and September 2. Continue reading »
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SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING
Q&A on Special Education Funding Reform
Our bills from 2010: HB 704
SB 940Read the full report:Costing-out Special Education Funding
Read the executive summary: Costing-out Study: Executive Summary
View statewide data report:
Pa. Data on Special EducationView a presentation on:HB 704
DRAFT: State Survey on Special Education Funding Formulas
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
There are approximately 40 organizations supporting special education funding reforms, including:
The full list of supporting organizations is on the About page.
CONTACTS
Education Law Center
In Philadelphia:
Baruch Kintisch
215-238-6970
bkintisch@elc-pa.org
In Pittsburgh:
Sandra Zelno
412-255-6414
szelno@elc-pa.orgDisability Rights Network of PA
Sallie Lynagh
1-800-390-1279
slynagh@drnpa.orgThe Arc of Pennsylvania
Pam Klipa
717-234-2621
pklipa@thearcpa.orgGood Schools Pennsylvania
Janis Risch
215-332-2700
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