Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As a new Member to this House, I have not seen a lot of Ordinary Members to emulate when it comes to the fine art of asking supplementary questions. This will be my final question. I was very impressed with this parent's effort that she made on her own prior to calling me. She listed at least six agencies that she had already called including federal programs, social services, pathways, and the Department of Education, Cultural and Employment. She listed off at least six agencies that she had already written to and had provided a portfolio with information regarding her son's difficulties and felt that this was her last resort. So, I do thank you for the advice to go through the Educational Council and the DEA, but I am sure that you well know that the answer is going to be that the resources are already spread very thin. I know that to add to the funding available in this area would have taken away from some place else. I would be prepared to look at the budget and see where we could put more money into special needs. Does the Minister feel that there are other areas in education spending right now that could be redirected to this ever growing area of special needs? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Jane Groenewegen on Question 573-13(4): Special Needs Students' Services
In the Legislative Assembly on October 2nd, 1997. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 573-13(4): Special Needs Students' Services
Question 573-13(4): Special Needs Students' Services
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 1st, 1997
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