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Special programs report: district sees rise in special education referrals, evaluations and specialized‑class enrollments
Summary
The special programs department told trustees that evaluations, Section 504 plans and special education enrollments have risen, increasing workload and costs; the board heard about program staffing, timelines for evaluations and state compliance results.
The Eagle Mountain‑Saginaw ISD special programs department reported to the board March 31 that special education referrals and initial evaluations have risen sharply this school year and that the district now serves about 4,365 students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Dr. Hughes (Special Programs presenter) told trustees the district completed 1,011 initial evaluations last year; year‑to‑date the district has completed 663 initial evaluations with another 232 pending at…
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