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Robert Wirch: “We are underfunded by the federal government for special ed.”

Featuring: Robert Wirch, Democratic | Wisconsin State Senate, District 22

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Senator Bob Wirch debates Pam Stevens

Published | Video Starts at 10:51

Could I add something? Sure. The figures I have, 28% of the districts reduce special ed positions out there because of the budget. That's an area where We are underfunded by the federal government for special ed. And we had to cut even 28% of districts had to cut even more back from that figure because there was less funding from Madison. (10:51–10:57)

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