Guest Column: State funding for special education schools remains vital

As I read the recent news about an increase in the number of young people with autism, I thought of the complicated challenges so many parents will face.

My 16-year-old son has autism; his ability to process the things he hears is extremely poor and he struggles to communicate and interact with other kids and adults.

His first several years in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools were successful. But as he entered the sixth grade, my son experienced major difficulties and the decision was made to seek help elsewhere.

With the support of the Anne Arundel schools, Evan was enrolled in the Hannah More School, a special...