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Special education caps were the Texas Legislature's idea, educators say

In the wake of a federal report finding Texas was failing its kids with disabilities, educators say the state is to blame and that Texas legislators first suggested cutting back special education services to keep costs low.

By ALIYYA SWABY, The Texas Tribune
Posted 1/17/18

After a federal report blasted Texas for failing kids with disabilities, educators and public education advocates are pointing the finger directly at state legislators who, they argue, first …

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