The Teachers Union Takes on Handicapped Kids in Court

Our good friend B-daddy over at The Liberator Today alerted us to this situation in Arizona.

Parents of special needs children are arguing for the right to use vouchers to use at the private or public school of their choice, but opponents argue public funding shouldn't go toward private education.

The vouchers for special needs and foster children were approved two years ago, and they have been challenged twice. The lower courts have ruled that the use of vouchers at private schools is unconstitutional.

Apparently, someone is arguing that using tax dollars to educate retarded kids is unconstitutional. Who would be so utterly venal and heartlessly selfish as to do that?

The Arizona Education Association said funds should go toward ensuring public schools are serving every child's needs.

The Teachers Union. I should have known.

The Liberator Today post has a wonderful video on the subject. It's worth a visit.