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  • Why are more Largo families filing special education complaints now?

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• Special education complaints spike nearly 48% nationwide, according to survey (baynews9.com) — Families in Largo and across Pinellas are feeling the strain as special education complaints nationwide jumped nearly 48% in one school year, according to a new survey. A Largo-area mother describes filing a state complaint over services for her autistic son, while advocates say staffing, funding, and rising IEP needs are pushing more families into formal disputes over support.
   

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