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Parents tell Kaneland board their child was denied school access; parents urge review of special-education practices
Summary
Two parents told the board their son was outplaced and denied access to school, alleging the district violated his rights under FAPE; speakers called for accountability, improved training and better inclusion supports. No formal district rebuttal was recorded at the meeting.
Parents and local advocates used the public-comment period to press Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 officials on special-education decisions they say removed a child from school without adequate notice or support.
Giovanna Owens of Montgomery told the board her son, diagnosed with Down syndrome, was denied access to school for 13 days and was turned away on Nov. 15 despite prior discussions with the special-education team. "This approach to exclude our son from his school undermines the discussions we've had with the team and the special education department and disregards…
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