Members of the Fairfax County Special Education PTA gathered to address cuts that could affect not only children with disabilities, but all children.

Parents of children with disabilities expressed alarm at the U.S. Department of Education cuts that happened over the weekend. Most of the staff that oversees special education programs was laid off.

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“We’re on the front lines right now making sure every child has the right to be respected and cared for and receive an appropriate education,” said Virginia Del. Karen Keys-Gamarra.

SEPTA members gathered at school system headquarters to hear from state representatives, and others. News4’s Julie Carey spoke with Diane Cooper-Gould and Michelle Cades, the parents who lead the

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