From a Denver Post article ...
"The inequity in state funding for special needs students is enormous. Colorado spent 34 times as much on special education students as it did on gifted students in 2008-2009. The state spent $8.2 million on gifted education - compared to $20 million on English language learners and a colossal $278.2 million on special education, says the Colorado Department of Education.
The myth that gifted students 'will do just fine' without special services puts these children at risk academically, socially and emotionally.
Gifted students need to know we value their differences and take pride in their intellect...."
This was from an article back in August but relevant given the proposed changes to bus services for HGT students by DPS Click here for the article.
