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Brazosport ISD reports special education enrollment rise to about 19% and outlines supports
Summary
The district reported 2,028 students (about 19% of enrollment) receiving special education services, reviewed eligibility categories and state-driven changes (including dyslexia integration), and described training and family‑partnership initiatives to maintain compliance and quality services.
Lauren Furlough, the district’s executive director of special services, presented the special education program evaluation required under Texas’ House Bill 2. She told the board that the district currently serves about 2,028 students in special education—roughly 19% of BISD enrollment—and reviewed how eligibility areas break down and how recent state policy changes have increased identification in some categories.
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