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HISD reports special education caseload changes after dyslexia services shifted under special‑education umbrella

Huntsville Independent School District Board of Trustees · October 17, 2025
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The district27s special education director reported that dyslexia services were moved under special education, increasing special education caseloads and reducing 504 counts; staff described program expansions (Special Olympics, social learning labs), a planned automated assessment system and preparation for a TEA system/fiscal review window in

HUNTSVILLE — Dr. Stephanie Dominique, the district27s special education director, updated trustees on caseload changes after dyslexia services were brought under special‑education eligibility rules, staffing and program supports, and compliance preparation ahead of a Texas Education Agency (TEA) review window.

Dr. Dominique told the board that, after the statutory change, the district27s special‑education caseload increased and the number of students on Section 504 plans decreased accordingly; she…

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