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Parents and students press SAUSD on opt‑out notices, special‑education access and updated environmental education policy
Summary
During public comment, a parent alleged the district failed to notify parents about opt‑out rights for surveys; student speakers urged stronger environmental literacy (BP 6.142.5 updates) and veterans‑day instruction; other speakers outlined special‑education concerns and called for a compliance audit under the Williams Act.
A series of public presenters at the Nov. 18 Santa Ana Unified board meeting urged the district to clarify parental notification rights, strengthen environmental education, and address special‑education implementation issues.
Opt‑out and survey notification: A parent (S19) said the district did not notify her about opt‑out rights and that her child received the California Healthy Kids Survey after she had attempted to opt out. She cited Ed. Code and a recent court ruling—stating, "There was no parental notification sent to me, even on Parent Square... My child was…
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