Special-needs children: impassioned debate on bill |
| Published: June 25, 2008, 2:48 pm |
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Parents of special-needs children have called on lawmakers to approve an annual tax credit of up to $6,000, saying that would let their children attend private schools when public schools fail to address their needs. But the proposal before a legislative education panel faces opposition that could stall the plan.The state's top education lobby said that pulling thousands of students from the schools - and the money spent on them - would place additional strain on an already hurting system.It's a passionate issue that may require further discussion, making it a longshot of reaching Gov. Mike Easley's desk this legislative session"If we have a vote on it, it'll pass," said Rep. Paul Stam, R-Wake, a co-sponsor of the bill. "But the question is if we get a vote on it."Members of the House Education Committee discussed the bill this week and approved changes that would make home schools ineligible for the tax credit for tuition expenses. The Senate Finance Committee was supposed to discuss [ Full article ] |
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