Please consider the ramifications related to this decision as Gifted/Talented students will suffer the consequences related to annual planning and budgetary cuts from localities that continuously grapple with financial hardships.   Moreover, the lack of regulatory oversight will lead to the inconsistent practices as well as varied provision of services regarding this population of students.  In addition, demographic challenges combined with School Board agendas will significantly stagnate current/future services and resources allocated for these programs.  In short, impact our children with positive and well devised plans of action and the Commonwealth will be the beneficiary of our efforts.   These are our leaders of tomorrow; thus, let us make better decisions - today!