Students identified as Gifted, and being served by their LEA, have needs in the most extreme percentiles.  Because those students have such extreme abilities, and therefore extreme needs, the policies and programs in place should be robust enough to meet those needs.  Our LEAs utilize resources in the best way possible, but without regulatory guidelines protecting Gifted programs and the extreme needs of Gifted students, our high ability students will suffer.  More state funding should be dedicated to preserving and expanding Gifted programs.