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Special education leaders describe IDEA processes, top needs and funding/staffing pressures
Summary
District special education staff outlined legal procedures (child find, evaluation timelines, IEP meeting windows), said specific learning disability, speech/language and autism are the largest categories, and warned that federal IDEA funding covers roughly 14% of costs, leaving substantial local budget pressure and staffing shortages.
Special education administrators reviewed services, legal obligations and the district’s data and challenges at the Nov. 11 work session.
Presenters summarized the special education process required under IDEA: schools follow an MTSS/equitable multi‑level system of supports before referral; after referral staff must issue paperwork within 15 days, obtain parent consent and complete formal evaluation within 60 calendar days; an IEP meeting is typically scheduled within 30 days. "Once that's…
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