No Child Left Behind may reform to aid special needs students
Critics urge flexibility for special education and immigrant students under the No Child Left Behind Act. Lawmakers consider easing testing requirements and allowing more alternative assessments while preserving accountability. Advocates warn against excluding disabled or English learner students from the system.
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Ceremony to unveil Matt Dillon name at Aiken park
Aiken Marine Corps League to host Feb 17 11 a.m. unveiling at Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park honoring Matt Dillon with flowers letters and tributes. Open to the public. April Bailey coordinates.
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Administration could bypass Congress on Medicaid cuts
The article notes President Bush aims to save about 23 billion over five years via new federal regulations, allowing changes to Medicare and Medicaid without Congress. It highlights impact on students, with school districts reimbursed for Medicaid eligible speech and physical therapy logistics and scheduling.
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