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How New York City Is Failing Students With Special Needs—And Why Minority Kids Have It The Worst, Pamela Subizar
How New York City Is Failing Students With Special Needs—And Why Minority Kids Have It The Worst, Pamela Subizar
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Under federal law, children are guaranteed free, appropriate education, but reports have found failures at every level of the New York City special education system. Despite some improvements by the city in recent years, initial evaluations are still delayed, and mandated services go unprovided. Complaints filed against the city have multiplied. Thousands of parents have to sacrifice savings and time fighting for better services. This report describes the particular challenges faced by minority families using data analysis, interviews with experts, and stories.
Latino students depend on these public services the most—they represent half of NYC students in special education programs. …