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State senator visits Washburn School District, urges focus on special-ed funding and rural supports
Summary
A state senator spoke to the Washburn School District board about school funding, saying lawmakers intend to restore promised special-education funding and discussing how vouchers, property-value shifts and rural demographics affect school budgets and staffing.
A state senator addressed the Washburn School District board and community members about state budget choices, special-education funding and rural-school challenges, urging attention to restoring previously promised special-ed funding and to policies that help sustain rural schools.
The senator (identified in the meeting only by role as a member of the state Senate representing the 25th district) said the legislature’s "intention was to fund special ed at 42 and 45%" but acknowledged that the enacted budget did not meet that level immediately. "We didn't meet our obligation 42 and 45% on the special ed side right out of the gate, which I hope we can back bill later," the senator said, adding that the Senate caucus supports getting that funding out to districts.
Why it matters: special-education funding and how the state shares aid with districts directly affect…
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