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Scholarship Sparks IEP Controversy | Charleston News
The Hope Scholarship is exploding in popularity, with over 26,000 applicants this year—nearly five times the previous peak—thanks to expanded eligibility and up to $5,400 in aid. But a confusing letter from Kanawha County Schools sparked alarm: it suggested students with IEPs might lose special education rights if they left public school for the scholarship. The Attorney General’s Office intervened, calling the wording misleading and threatening parental rights. State Treasurer Larry Pack urged clearer messaging, while Kanawha Schools defended the letter as legally required, saying it simply…
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