Special Education Funding Bill Brings Colorado Close to 2006 Promises

Chalkbeat Colorado | Erica Meltzer

“Senate Bill 127 would boost state funding to $1,750, a 40% increase, for each student who receives special education services.”

The Senate Bill 127 was unanimously approved by the Senate Education Committee to increase state spending for special education services in Colorado. Meltzer describes the increase of money being put towards special education funding and explains the benefits this has on both special education teachers and students.

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