The Orthodox Union is pleased that a special education bill includes federal aid for learning disabled students in religious and other private schools. In a letter to lawmakers Thursday, Orthodox Union leaders praised the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which passed a conference committee Wednesday, saying it provides more equitable service to learning disabled students whose parents place them in private schools.
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