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Resident urges statewide overhaul of special education funding, opposes town building purchase
2290874 · February 10, 2025
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At public comment Joan Coe urged state-level reform and spending caps on special education, criticized a proposed town purchase of a commercial building for school use, and called for stricter oversight of vendors and permit limits.
Joan Coe of 26 Whitcomb Drive told the Board of Selectmen during public comment that special education spending has “exploded” and urged a state-led model to control costs.
“Special education spending has exploded over the years with no stops in place for controlled spending,” Coe said, arguing that the state should develop a funding…
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