Governor Laura Kelly visited the Butler County Special Education Interlocal in El Dorado, where she toured and observed the facility’s vocational program, met with participants of the program, and discussed the importance of fully funding special education in Kansas. The Butler County Special Education Interlocal serves nine school districts. Project LIFE provides training for high school students and adult interns for sustainable employment and/or preparation for individual living accommodations. Through this program, Butler County provides performance-based training for special education seniors and 18-21-year-old interns to gain skills in the following areas:
Food service/hospitality
Maintenance/custodial
Horticulture/landscaping
Personal social skills/independent living skills
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