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because “no one has ruled on what appropriate means.”
Bloomer noted that other localities had tried to avoid signing the assurances by agreeing to forfeit federal funds only to find this move wouldn’t work. According to the new Superintendent, the government can take legal action to force localities to provide a free and appropriate education for the handicapped despite receiving no Federal hinds and without having signed the Rehabilitation Act assurances.
No Choice
“Since we have no choice, I move we sign the assurances,” motioned Board member Beverly Massie.
“Since we have no choice, I second the motion,” added Mrs. Quaintance.
Chairman E. N. Montague noted that the motion was made, seconded and passed with reluctance.
During a short break in the meeting, Mrs. Massie reported on an expensive new state mandate that may be adopted. According to Mrs.
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