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Parents tell PGCPS board special-education services are deficient; call for external audit and timely compensatory remedies
Summary
At the May 29 board meeting, two parents and advocates urged the Prince George's County Board of Education to investigate special-education service shortfalls, request an independent audit and prioritize compensatory education for students who missed required services.
Two parents addressed the Prince George's County Board of Education during the May 29, 2025 public-comment period, saying special-education services have been delayed or denied and urging the board to take formal steps to ensure students receive federally required remedies.
Lisa Wilson, identified herself as an autism parent and advocate, told the board she represents “nearly 17,000 disabled students in PG County” and asked the board to “take a deep look into the special education program” including complaints and letters notifying parents that services (direct-support aides, speech therapy and other related services) are being withheld because of staff shortages. Wilson asked the board to arrange an external audit, saying internal reviews are insufficient and that parents are stakeholders who must be included in corrective planning. She also referenced the board’s superintendent-evaluation policy by number (82-65) and urged board members to consider service access when they evaluate leadership.
Alicia Renee, who identified herself as a parent and long-term…
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