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Parent says district denied services, alleges policy requiring consent of both parents contradicts federal guidance
Summary
A father told the board his children were denied special-education services because district staff demanded both parents' consent; he cited a 2009 OEP letter that he says allows single-parent consent and asked the board to direct staff to show the policy in writing.
During public comment at the Mesa Public Schools board meeting, Marco Paz Galucha Luna said three of his children were denied special-education services the family believes they are legally entitled to. He told the board that district staff told the family both parents must consent before services can be provided and said his review of federal guidance suggests a single…
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