The Washtenaw Intermediate School District has put a special education millage question before voters today.
The proposal calls to increase the current 3.8 mills by 1.5 mills for ten years. Generating about $22 million a year for special education services.
Eastern Michigan University political science professorEdward Sidlowsays that if your home is valued at $200,000, it will cost you about $150 more a year in property tax.
6,500 students receive special education services in Washtenaw County. Like 89.1 WEMU on Facebook and follow us on Twitter
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