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Parents urge board to reject proposed elimination of ABA services; district to consider comment
Summary
A written public comment submitted by Chris and Krista Johnson urged the Jackson County Public Schools board to oppose a proposed policy change they say would eliminate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, arguing ABA, often paid by insurance, is essential for students with autism and inclusion in general classrooms.
A written public comment read at the Jackson County Public Schools board meeting on Wednesday urged trustees to oppose a proposed policy change that, according to the authors, would eliminate Applied Behavior Analysis services in district schools.
"We strongly object to a policy that eliminates ABA services for students in Jackson County," the letter from parents Chris and Krista Johnson said. The Johnsons said ABA is an "evidence based practice" and "the gold standard for helping children with autism spectrum…
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