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Parents and advocates tell Seminole board special-education grievances, retaliation and PWN problems persist
Summary
Two public commenters told the board they see ongoing retaliation in ESE services and urged consistent use of Prior Written Notice and stronger civil-rights compliance.
At the Sept. 16 Seminole County School Board meeting, parents and advocates urged the district to strengthen protections for students with disabilities, to enforce Prior Written Notice (PWN) in IEP changes and to address alleged retaliation by staff.
"SCPS policy 24 60 outlines the school board's commitment to providing free appropriate public education for students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws. Is SCPS enforcing the law? Nope," said Raquel Molina, who identified herself as a Seminole County resident and parent. Molina told the board she has observed what she described as ongoing retaliation against teachers and parents…
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