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Springfield officials report steady rise in students with disabilities and expansion needs for LYNX and low-incidence programs
Summary
District officials presented data showing a sustained increase in students eligible for special education since 2013, including large growth in LYNX autism programming and declines in out-of-district placements; the committee heard plans for staff training and program expansion.
District special education leaders told the school committee March 27 that Springfield Public Schools has seen a steady rise in students with disabilities since 2013 and that the district must expand specialized programs and staff training to meet demand.
Doctor Marissa McCarthy presented decade-long enrollment trends and program breakdowns. She said overall enrollment of students with disabilities increased about 37 percent since 2013 to 1,755…
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