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Committee presses Agency of Education for special education strategic plan, questions single‑staff implementation
Summary
Lawmakers asked the Agency of Education to produce a three‑year strategic plan and debated whether adding one implementation position is sufficient. The committee asked for clarity on costs, staffing needs and a transition team to carry the work forward.
The committee reviewed provisions requiring the Agency of Education (AOE) to develop and implement a three‑year strategic plan for special education program delivery and oversight of therapeutic schools. The bill would add a staff position at AOE charged with implementing the plan; several senators questioned whether one position is adequate for the planned transformation.
Why it matters: special education delivery and oversight were a recurring focus of the committee. Lawmakers flagged workforce shortages, staffing‑level questions and the need to address root causes—issues…
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