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Parents, teacher urge Knox County Schools to hire music therapist and clarify protections for English-language learners
Summary
At public forum two speakers urged the board to post a full-time, board-certified music therapist position to meet growing IEP needs and requested clearer communication and counseling supports for English-language learners fearing ICE presence in schools.
Two members of the public used the board’s allotted three minutes to press the district on student services and safety concerns.
Theresa Baugh, who identified herself as a Knox County resident, urged the district to consider hiring a full-time, board-certified music therapist to meet growing special-education needs. Baugh said multiple IEP teams have recommended music therapy and that at least seven students already have agreed-to services; she asked the district to post a position so the district…
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