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Parents, speakers urge St. Francis Area Schools to review special‑education referral process
Summary
Multiple public commenters at a St. Francis Area Schools board meeting said families are struggling to obtain special‑education services and asked the district to review referral and intervention steps; a district staff member offered to have James Carpenter follow up with parents who provide names.
Multiple parents and community members told the St. Francis Area Schools board that families are encountering obstacles getting students evaluated for and placed on special‑education plans, prompting staff to offer follow‑up outreach.
Speakers asked the board to examine the district’s referral steps and consider collaboration with neighboring districts to improve access and keep families enrolled locally.
At a public‑comment period during the board meeting, one parent who identified herself with the Parents for the Freedom to Read community said, "I've had parents come tell me their struggles with the special ed program." She said the concerns clustered around one attendance…
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