Flint Launches Program to Help Kids Who Need Special Education Services Because of Water Crisis | Colorlines

Of the many well documented consequences of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan—including a decrease in fertility and an increase in infant deaths—there is another that has not gotten as much press: lead exposure in children can negatively impact IQ, concentration and academic achievement. And now, as more Flint children seek special education services, the city has instituted a new program to help them.

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https://www.colorlines.com/articles/flint-launches-program-help-kids-who-need-special-education-services-because-water-crisis

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