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Harr, Jenifer J.; Parrish, Thomas – Journal of Special Education Leadership, 2005
IDEA Part B funds have more than doubled between the 1999 and 2003 fiscal years, from $4.3 billion to $8.9 billion. This is an increase from 8% to 13% of total special education spending. Increases in federal funds can theoretically support "program growth" by providing fiscal relief to states and districts facing rising special education…
Descriptors: Program Development, Enrollment Trends, Special Education, Disabilities
Mahitivanichcha, Kanya; Parrish, Thomas – Journal of Special Education Leadership, 2005
Special education as a percentage of total enrollment has risen significantly across the nation, increasing from 8% of the school-age population in 1975-76 to 12% in 2001-02. These growing numbers have garnered increased public attention and have raised questions as to whether the type of special education funding formula used by states may be…
Descriptors: Funding Formulas, Special Education, Enrollment Rate, Educational Policy

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