Sen. Trey Paradee

This resolution recognizes the Easterseals/ CAI Volleyball Challenge occurring February 24-26, 2017, at William Penn High School, an event that raises funds for an organization providing services and support to Delawareans with disabilities or special needs and their families.

This bill provides State funding to kindergarten through third grade for basic special education. State funding already occurs for intensive and complex special education during these grades. Currently the basic special education funding runs from fourth through twelfth grade. This bill is an effort to promote earlier identification and assistance for basic special education needs which should then mitigate costs over the long term.Pursuant to its terms, funding for K-3 special education will be phased in gradually over 4 years.