Tony Evers – Evers' special education funding claim passes the test

The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Evers’ special education funding claim passes the test

State schools superintendent Tony Evers, the Democratic challenger facing Gov. Scott Walker, has pledged to seek $606.1 million increase in funding for special education programs, which would bring funding for such services to $900 million by 2021. "School districts have a legal obligation to kids with disabilities, and they are required to provide those services," Evers said when he made the announcement. "That, in turn, puts pressure on the rest of the school budget. It’s time to change that momentum." States use different methods to allocate special education funds. Wisconsin is one of five that reimburse schools for the …

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