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Special needs exception

Sometimes, children have different needs than other children. This means they may need extra help or different things to do to learn and play at school. This is called having “special needs.”

The special needs exception means that these children can get extra help that other kids may not need. It’s like having a special set of rules just for them that helps them learn better. For example, they may have a different way to take tests or get extra time to finish their work.

These special rules help make sure that children with special needs get a fair chance to learn just like everyone else. It’s important to remember that everyone learns and plays differently, and that’s okay!