health problems. Children younger than 6 years are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning, which can severely affect mental and physical development. At very high levels, lead poisoning can be fatal.”
Today
Now some 4 years later, after numerous attempts to fix the water supply system and international support for the people of Flint, Flint is back in the news. In particular, a recent study found that the number of students who require special education services in the city of Flint has increased significantly.
Specifically, there is now a much greater need for special education classrooms and educators. The numbers are so alarming that it has changed the scope of education in the city. According to Edweek:
“At least 1 in 5 students in Flint’s public schools are eligible for special education—and the school system is buckling under the weight of federal requirements and costs for providing programs and services.
The percentage of special education students has increased by 56 percent, rising from 13.1 percent in