The Appropriations Committee also did not include any money for this program. As you know. there is a substantial number of Indochinese students locating all across our Nation. with a majority in California. This year there will be a 50percent increase in the number of Indochinese refugee children admitted. We must be realistic about funding levels for the act. California has taken the lead in providing for the special needs of refugee children in our elementary and secondary schools through a grant under title II. This grant enables school districts to expand services to these children. including instruction in both English and the home language. counseling. assisting parents in understanding their childs school program. and developing instructional materials. Because California has the greatest concentration of refugee children of school age. I cannot overlook their continuing special needs. The admission of the refugees was a decision by the Federal Government for which we feel a monetary and a moral responsibility. It Is unfair to expect local taxpayers to assume the financial burden of their special education needs. So I am glad to join with my colleagues.
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