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Funding Cuts Create Unequal Education for Disabled Students
11/2/2025
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Story summary
- Federal funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has decreased, covering only 10.9% of the average per-pupil expenditure last year.
- This decline leads to uneven educational opportunities across states and communities.
- Ellie in Texas faces a restrictive curriculum imposed by her school district.
- Louisa in Ohio benefits from a more inclusive education.
