Willmar, MN Radio: More state students requiring services; "wider funding gap"

Jan 21, 2019, KWLM, Willmar (MN) Radio: Minnesota Schools Facing Crisis Level In Special Education Funding https://www.willmarradio.com/news/minnesota-schools-facing-crisis-level-in-special-education-funding/article_38b8b00e-1d70-11e9-93fc-1f5090dbb06c.html (St. Paul, MN) -- Minnesota schools are facing a crisis level in special education funding. Rising costs are squeezing school budgets and the issue is leading districts to ask the Legislature for more funding. Public schools are required to provide special education services, but federal and state governments only cover part of the cost. More Minnesota students are requiring services, creating a wider funding gap.