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Parents, providers urge state to increase John Peterson and autism scholarships, citing wait lists and family costs
Summary
Multiple special‑education schools, parents and a student testified to the Senate Education Committee that scholarships for students with significant learning and developmental needs must rise to cover actual program costs and reduce barriers to services.
Parents, special‑needs school leaders and students told the Senate Education Committee that Ohio’s John Peterson Special Needs Scholarship and autism scholarship amounts are not keeping pace with the real cost of specialized schooling.
Holly Denson and her son, Elijah, described how Marburn Academy’s specialized programming helped Elijah overcome years of struggling in general‑education settings. Elijah testified directly about academic gains and reduced homework burden after joining Marburn, saying the school ‘‘helped me…
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