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Special education report: dyslexia identifications rise; district serves more than 400 students in separate‑settings programs
Summary
The Special Education department reported a rise in dyslexia identifications from about 918 to roughly 1,266 students after state rule changes and district evaluations; the department serves over 400 students in separate‑setting programs and outlined staffing and ARD workload.
WAXAHACHIE — The district’s special education director updated trustees on caseload growth, program composition and goals for the coming year.
Dyslexia and caseload growth
Miss Edmonson reported that following House Bill 3928 and related district evaluations, students identified under dyslexia categories increased from about 918 to roughly 1,266. Of those, the director said 804 students have completed targeted instruction and now receive accommodations under Section 504 or special education as…
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