Overview
The Liberals will institute needs based funding for children with a disability, committing $250,000 to design and test the model in 2018-19, and $6 million to implement the recommendations of the Ministerial Taskforce for an additional two years, through to 2023.
TasCOSS Commentary
The existing scheme relies on IQ cut-offs and does not conceive of funding matched to a diversity of student needs and capabilities. Shifting to a needs-based funding model is equitable and evidence-based, and supports a strong future for all Tasmanians.
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