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LI school officials oppose special ed bill

A file photo of a teacher in a

Photo credit: Getty Images | A file photo of a teacher in a classroom. (June 16, 2006)

Long Island's public school leaders are joining with colleagues statewide against a bill that could make it easier for students with disabilities to enroll in religious schools at taxpayers' expense.

The bipartisan bill, which sailed through the state Legislature on the final day of the session last month, would require a student's "home environment and family background" to be considered...

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