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Parent tells State Board of Education her autistic daughter was harmed at school; board outlines referral options
Summary
A mother testified that her 4‑year‑old autistic daughter was injured and that Washington Local School District failed to investigate or share evidence. Board staff explained the board's jurisdiction over licensed educators, advised federal civil‑rights referrals for ADA concerns, and said professional‑conduct staff will follow up.
Laura Simpson, who the chair introduced as attending from Southern Ohio, told the State Board of Education on January 2026 that her 4‑year‑old autistic daughter suffered repeated injuries at school and that the district failed to investigate or properly notify her family.
“My daughter is currently at risk for suicide while attending her school district,” Simpson said. She described bruising, a handprint‑like mark, and a mouth injury that she said left dry blood on her child’s lips and required medical attention. Simpson said videos and documents were deleted or withheld, the district changed staff accounts, and individuals she had named were later involved in her child’s individualized education program, which she…
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