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How many funding applications for disabled learners were declined in the past three years, and what steps is the Minister taking to reduce the proportion of declined applications?

Answered Question 3537 (2026)
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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many funding applications for disabled learners were declined in the past three years, and what steps is the Minister taking to reduce the proportion of declined applications?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised that funding for support is based on need, and that the Ministry of Education does not hold data on disabled status of applicants.