We've already heard that the percentages that were estimated are not going to hit that mark is that just speaks to the need that's out there in these communities. Absolutely. So The legislature set forward a goal but didn't fund it [special education]. And so that is unfortunate because school districts, of course, were hoping and planning to get a certain level of reimbursement for special education, which again is much lower than what they actually deserve and what kids need. (01:25–01:29)
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Asserts that the legislature set a goal for special education funding but did not fund it.
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