Summary
Law 220/2000 guarantees children with special needs the right to education, but the reality is much more complicated.
It also found that 90 percent of children with special needs from lower-income families do not go to school, citing a lack of transportation to properly equipped institutions and the fact that some schools demand additional fees from parents to teach children with special needs.
Only six centers in Lebanon train teachers in inclusive education methods, but it is estimated that the country is home to 45,000 children of compulsory school age with special needs.
With the Education Ministry now facing an expected 30 percent cut in budget, it is likely that access to education will become increasingly difficult for children with special needs.
Makhoul believes that such measures will help to break down barriers to education for children with special needs.
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