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Quentyn Mesatin, District 28 parent leader, urges that D75 be a stepping stone to mainstream schools
Summary
A parent and parent-council leader in District 28 told a public comment session that D75 special-education programs should prepare students for independence and neighborhood inclusion rather than act as a permanent placement, citing his own children27s progress and concerns about long bus rides to distant schools.
Quentyn Mesatin, who identified himself as president of district 28 CC, president of the Queens High School President's Council and vice president of the D75 President's Council, told a public comment session that D75 placements should not be treated as a "last stop" for students with disabilities but as a step toward independence.
"D75 isn't a place to get stuck. It's a place to be seen and heard and give you the tools you need to build a foundation to grow," Mesatin said, summarizing why he supports keeping strong transition pathways in the special-education…
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