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Parents and advocates urge Tempe Union board to halt decentralization of Success University
Summary
Multiple parents and special-education advocates told the Tempe Union High School District board the planned decentralization of Success University risks denying students required services under IDEA and called for a stakeholder committee, written credit policies and clearer outcome metrics.
Dozens of parents and advocates urged the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board on Dec. 1 to pause or reconsider a plan to decentralize Success University, the district's program serving students with significant disabilities, saying the change could strip students of transition services and violate federal law.
At the start of public comment, Giovanni Chavez said Success University provides job-preparation and supports students with special needs, and asked the board to "reconsider the decision" so future students can access community employment opportunities. "SuccessEDU, they have that," Chavez said, describing hands-on staff support that helped him find work and independence.
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