PARENTS SPEAK OUT AFTER SASK. PARTY CUTS DENY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

PRINCE ALBERT - The Saskatchewan NDP today stood with parents furious that their children are being sent home from school early for no other reason than having a disability.

The denial of education comes as a result of a decade of Sask. Party cuts and despite the incredible efforts against the odds by teachers, educational assistants and school staff working day and night in difficult circumstances.
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In December, Inclusion Saskatchewan released new data indicating that an estimated 1,300 students with complex needs were being sent home routinely during the school day due to Sask. Party cuts.
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One Prince Albert mother, Melissa Sander, says her child missed 118 days over the 2024-25 school year.
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“I am furious. Every child has the same right to education in this province, and yet my son has missed 60% of the last year,” said Sander.
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“What are parents supposed to do? I took a leave from work, I’m starting to return, but I’m constantly on edge knowing I’m likely to receive a phone call from the school.”
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This week, the Saskatchewan NDP wrote to the Provincial Auditor and Child and Youth Advocate to request a formal investigation be launched into the shocking findings of Inclusion Saskatchewan’s report.
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“Our kids only get one shot at a good start in life,” said Matt Love, Shadow Minister for Education. “The Saskatchewan NDP will not sit back and do nothing while hundreds of students are being cheated out of their futures.
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“Teachers and support staff are doing everything they can but simply don't have the resources they need from this government.”
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Brittney Senger, Saskatchewan NDP Shadow Minister for Disabilities, added that “everyone has a right to a good education in Saskatchewan.”
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‎“Kids with disabilities should be getting all the support they need to grow. If the Sask. Party thinks this is in any way acceptable, it’s time for a change in government.”
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