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ERIC Number: EJ627943
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Who's Paying the Rising Cost of Special Education?
Parrish, Thomas B.
Journal of Special Education Leadership, v14 n1 p4-12 2001
This article investigates the rising costs in special education and discusses results from a study of 34 states that indicate federal funding for special education has changed relatively little, state share of funding has decreased, and localities are shouldering an increased financial burden (from 37 to 45 percent). (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education, Expenditure per Student, Federal Aid, Financial Support, Incidence, Special Education, State School District Relationship
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Special Issue: Special Education Finance.