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Board hears report on rising special-education needs; district says more intensive supports required
5731914 · September 8, 2025
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Summary
District special-education staff reported an IEP rate above the state average and described increasing severity of needs among young children, prompting a request for additional paraprofessional staff and ongoing monitoring of early-identification processes.
Hiawatha School District special-education staff reported that the district—s proportion of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) exceeds the state average and that the severity of needs has increased, particularly among young children.
The district reported a local IEP rate of about 23% compared…
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