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Candidates say Lowell must do more after audit found gaps in special education services

6077069 · October 7, 2025
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Summary

Forum speakers discussed a recent audit that found failures in providing IEP services, calling for stronger oversight, faster complaint resolution and better resource allocation for special education.

Several Lowell School Committee candidates responded to questions about a recent audit that, they said, found shortcomings in how the district delivers special-education services and implements individualized education programs (IEPs).

Panelists described administrative difficulty in producing and implementing required IEP services, and said families sometimes…

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