This WA parliamentary question seeks information on additional resources allocated to the Inclusion Program for students with disabilities, and the government's response outlines funding and support based on educational needs.

AnsweredQoN 594Legislative Assembly
Asked
27 November 2002
Portfolio
Education

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(b) what additional resources have been provided to ensure appropriate programs can be provided for all students?
b) The Inclusion Program is funded under the Government Commitment – Improving Assistance to Children with Disabilities. $4.5m has been allocated over the period 2001-2002 to 2004-2005. An additional $0.9m was allocated to the program for 2002-2003. With the implementation of the recommendations of the Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools all students with disabilities will be supported on the basis of educational needs.

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Answered
5 December 2002
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
8 days
a) The Department has not received concerns from schools in relation to inadequacies of resourcing for the Inclusion Program.
b) The Inclusion Program is funded under the Government Commitment – Improving Assistance to Children with Disabilities. $4.5m has been allocated over the period 2001-2002 to 2004-2005.
An additional $0.9m was allocated to the program for 2002-2003. With the implementation of the recommendations of the Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools all students with disabilities will be supported on the basis of educational needs.

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