January 27, 2015
One bill that has already passed through the Senate Education Committee—Senate Bill 2695, authored by Republican Sen. Nancy Collin from Tupelo—creates the Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs program. Similar bills have been unsuccessful in recent years. Democrat Rep. David Baria from Bay St. Louis introduced House Bill 649, which steers clear of giving additional funding to one group of students.
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Special Ed Bills Duke It Out
Two bills aimed at improving the educational experience for students with special needs—from opposite ends of the political spectrum—are making the rounds this Legislative session.
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