Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut has proposed a new budget that includes a boost in funding for special education programs. The budget includes plans to provide $54 million in grants and subsidies to help build local programs for students with special needs. Governor Lamont also announced an additional $14 million to support the creation of in-district programs for special needs students to reduce costs.
Despite the positive impact that these programs may have, some parents are concerned about potential changes. Marla Ulatowski, whose son attends a therapeutic day school for autism, is worried that changes to out-of-district placements may disrupt the progress her son has made. Similarly, Sarah Pelletier, whose son has social emotional disturbance, believes that her son still requires intervention that a public school cannot provide.
Both parents advocate for understanding the individual needs of each special needs student and recognize that the proposed increase in funding may not be enough to support all students across the state. Governor Lamont emphasized the importance of providing programs that make a lifelong difference for special needs students.
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