Special Education Funding in Michigan: Robbing Peter to Pay Paul?.

Sieke, Catherine C.; Russo, Charles J.

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ERIC Number: EJ591115

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Publication Date: 1999

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Special Education Funding in Michigan: Robbing Peter to Pay Paul?

Sieke, Catherine C.; Russo, Charles J.

Journal of Education Finance, v25 n1 p81-96 Sum 1999

In "Durant v. State of Michigan," resulting in a $212 million settlement to 83 districts, the Michigan Supreme Court addressed state deficiencies in funding special education. This article examines implications of "Durant" for other educational programs. Michigan is still trying to shun responsibility for educating disabled students. Contains 71 footnotes. (MLH)

Descriptors: Court Litigation, Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Government Role, Special Education, State Courts, State Federal Aid

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Michigan

Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

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