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District outlines special-education timelines and professional learning as community voices press staffing, health and safety concerns
Summary
District staff reviewed special-education legal foundations and timelines, noting a 15‑day assessment plan and 60‑day evaluation period; board members and public commenters pressed for more teacher specialists, clarification on vacancies (two reported), and follow-up on health-class scheduling and site safety.
Pomona Unified presented a special‑education study session Feb. 11 that clarified legal timelines and the district's MTSS framework while prompting substantial public comment about staffing, health classes and campus safety.
Claudia Ruiz led the staff presentation, emphasizing that special education should be integrated within a multi‑tiered system of supports (MTSS). Ruiz outlined the referral and assessment timeline required under federal and state law: an assessment plan is to be provided for parent consent within 15 days of referral and a comprehensive evaluation is typically completed within a…
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