Cook County Schools to Address Disproportionality in Special Education Funding
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: At the recent Cook County School Board meeting, a portion of the discussion was dedicated to addressing the issue of disproportionality in the identification of American Indian or Native American students with disabilities. As a result, the district will allocate 15% of its special education funding for general education support and training. The meeting also highlighted the school’s achievement in securing a native language revitalization grant and updates on construction projects and budget revisions.
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Chris Lindholm
School Board Officials:
Erik Redix, Carrie Jansen, Rena Rogers, Quinn McCloughan, Dan Shirley
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
04/16/2026
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Recording Published:
04/21/2026
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Duration:
66 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Noteworthy
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State:
Minnesota
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County:
Cook County
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Towns:
Grand Marais, Lutsen Township, Schroeder Township, Tofte Township
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