Funding parity at play for schools serving kids with special needs

Nov. 29, 2021 – State funding for education got a big boost earlier this year, but the increase for schools that specifically serve kids with special needs didn’t keep up with New York’s public schools, according to advocates for the former. Kathleen Brady-Stepien, president & CEO of the 853 Coalition, explains the ramifications of the funding imbalance and how legislation awaiting the governor’s signature could change things.