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Parents at Socorro ISD urge formal notice and transition plans for special education changes

3056241 · April 19, 2025
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Public commenters said families learned of proposed consolidations informally and asked the district for transition plans, clearer communication and inclusion in planning for special education programs; district staff committed to follow up.

Multiple parents and community advocates used the open‑forum portion of the Socorro ISD board meeting on April 16 to ask for clearer communication and transition plans after the district signaled a restructuring or consolidation of special education programs.

Alfredo Aguero, a community organizer and founder of a parent support group, referenced several pending state bills and asked to be included in planning for alternative education and special-education transitions. He read bill numbers and sections that address discipline and…

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