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Parents and advocates tell APS board special-education services are inconsistent; call for better data and accountability
Atlanta Board of Education · May 5, 2026
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Summary
Speakers told the Atlanta Board of Education that special-education IEPs and services are being delayed or inconsistently implemented, with requests for stronger data collection, accountability and transportation reliability.
Parents, advocates and a parent-support adviser described recurring problems with implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and support services across Atlanta Public Schools.
A commenter said data must drive special-education decisions: "Data collection is the only way that we can change the story…
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