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Education quality varies widely for children with disabilities

Michigan teachers would be able to deduct up to $2,000 for classroom supplies under a bill proposed in the state House.
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Michigan teachers would be able to deduct up to $2,000 for classroom supplies under a bill proposed in the state House.

Federal law guarantees that children with disabilities have equal access to education. But what that actually looks like for Michigan kids very much depends upon where you live.

An investigation by Michigan Radio's State of Opportunity project and Bridge Magazine has turned up disparities in the way schools choose which students should be in special education and the actual level of those services. Sarah Alvarez with State of Opportunity joined us, along with Bridge Magazine writer Ron French.

*Listen to Alvarez and French above

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