Debates of October 14, 2005 (day 10)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment.

How much money, on a year-by-year basis, has been allocated for special needs funding for the last five years for the NWT as a whole?

What is the breakdown each DEA/DEC received for this funding for special needs over the same time period on a yearly basis?

What are the criteria set out to determine how students with special needs qualify for special needs support?

What is the process used to determine who among our student population have special needs and require additional support?

Please provide all ministerial directives issued in this regard.

What is the number of students who require special needs support in our school system at the current time?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.