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Midway ISD updates board on special education funding, legislative changes and inclusive programs
Summary
Special education director Lisa Cochran briefed trustees on legislative changes affecting SPED funding, new community partnerships, TEFA program updates and growth in special education services; she highlighted inclusive programs such as Special Olympics and Best Buddies.
Lisa Cochran, Midway ISD’s Special Education and Section 504 Director, presented an update on special populations, focusing on recent and pending legislative changes that affect how special education is funded and delivered.
Cochran reviewed changes in the funding system, new community partnerships to support students with disabilities, and programmatic updates including the TEFA program. She emphasized growth in the district’s special education program and highlighted successes in inclusive programming, citing Special Olympics, Best Buddies and Partners PE as examples.
The presentation was informational; trustees did not take immediate policy action in the meeting but received the update for consideration in planning and budgeting.
