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Board launches special-education advisory committee and a 10-point improvement strategy amid calls for faster action
Summary
District leaders announced a Special Education District Advisory Committee (SEAC) and described a 10-point strategy to improve special-education services; parents and advocates at the meeting urged quicker hiring and clearer accountability, and some questioned committee composition and data transparency.
The Palo Alto Unified School District on April 21 formally described a new Special Education District Advisory Committee (SEAC) and outlined a 10-point strategy intended to improve special-education services, strengthen compliance and expand inclusive practices.
District leaders said the committee was formed to bring stakeholder voices into strategic decisions about special education. Staff reported that 48 people applied and 22 were selected to serve on the committee; the selection aimed to include parents, teachers and two board…
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