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Parents tell Kent School District board their children were denied access to special‑education services
Summary
Two parents told the board that their daughters have been kept out of school since Feb. 20 and alleged the district has not provided interim educational services; they asked the board to investigate leadership decisions and ensure students receive a free and appropriate public education.
Two parents spoke during public comment to accuse district leaders of denying special‑education students interim access to services and of failing to provide curriculum while students awaited placement.
"These are children; their education is not just a line item, it's a lifeline," said Caitlin Tin, who identified herself as an advocate for a fourth‑grade student whom she said has been out of her nonpublic agency placement since Feb. 20. Tin said district staff denied requests for interim programming and…
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