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Governor gets bill funding private schools for special needs children

By Bobby Harrison Daily Journal Jackson Bureau JACKSON – Legislation to provide state funds for students with special needs to pursue private education options passed the Senate 30-18 on Thursday. The legislation, which passed the House earlier this session, now goes to Gov. Phil Bryant, who is expected to sign it into law. Detractors of the legislation say it creates a voucher system and siphons state funds away from an already underfunded public education system.

 

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