Autism parents and MLAs in Saskatchewan oppose cuts to specialized learning funding for a decade, impacting students with complex needs.

Parents of children with autism in Saskatchewan, along with MLAs, are opposing cuts to specialized learning in schools as the Saskatchewan Party government has reportedly reduced per-student funding for a decade. This lack of support for students with complex needs impacts all students. Regina's Autism Resource Centre has seen a 50% increase in registrations for its day camp since 2018, which offers one-on-one supports, but funding for programming and services has not kept pace with the rising number of autism diagnoses.

May 08, 2024
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