Experts and parents alike have been confused on whether Missouri is really the last state to have separate, state-funded schools for the severely disabled. Special education is complicated. There are so many different factors to consider- the environment, the teachers, the therapies and other services. So even though the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act passed 40 years ago and provided a framework for the country, it’s still left up to each state to come up with their own best practices.
In five-part KBIA series we explore the differing paths of Missouri's special education program.