About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of funding cuts in education for vulnerable individuals, featuring personal stories from affected families.
The March 2025 announcement by the Federal Government about plans to cut the Department of Education has raised questions about what this means for those who rely on its funding. Reporter Ella Rollwagen speaks to a mother of autistic twins and a graduating senior about how losing certain educational programs and services might affect their lives.
People in this episode
Host: Ella Rollwagen
Guests: mother of autistic twins, graduating senior
Topics covered
- funding cuts
- education
- autism
- vulnerable populations
- government policy
Keywords
- funding cuts
- Department of Education
- autistic twins
- educational programs
- government policy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Department of Education
Places: Federal Government
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