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Four major Kansas school districts are suing the state over chronic underfunding of special education, arguing that for over 15 years, Kansas has failed to meet its legal obligation — forcing districts to cover the gap with their own money. With a combined student body of 83,000, Blue Valley, De Soto, Olathe, and Shawnee Mission have formed a coalition and hired a top KC law firm to pursue litigation. Last year alone, Olathe diverted $44 million and Blue Valley $16 million — totaling over $119 million this coming school year — to plug the shortfall. Without state funding, districts face cuts to staff, salaries, and programs. After years of advocacy, they’ve concluded legal action is their best shot to force change — and as of August 12, no lawsuit has been filed yet.

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