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Parent urges BVSD to allow in-class behavioral therapy for student with Angelman Syndrome
Summary
A parent told the board their 9-year-old son was removed from in-class behavior support and urged BVSD to allow medically necessary behavioral therapists to coach staff in classrooms rather than require isolated therapy; he described a prior incident and gaps in follow-up.
During public participation, Mark Reinfeld addressed the board to urge policy changes that would allow medically necessary behavioral therapy to be provided in the classroom and to permit therapists to coach paraeducators directly in their work.
Reinfeld said his 9-year-old son attends the ILC at Lafayette Elementary and has Angelman Syndrome; he described recent challenging behaviors and an incident on Nov. 22, 2024 when a para…
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