Controversial Policy Sparks Outcry: Are California Schools 'Booting Out' Elementary Special Ed Students?

California's Special Education System Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged New Policy Concerns are mounting in California regarding a purported new policy within the state's special education system. A recent online video, shared by a user identified as PLANT, highlights claims made by her mother, an elementary school special education teacher. According to the video, teachers are now being asked to identify elementary-aged students who are predicted not to graduate high school. These identified students, the video alleges, would then be redirected from mainstream classes to an alternative schooling option focused solely on 'life skills,' effectively precluding them from receiving a high school diploma. Instead, they would receive a certificate of completion. The speaker in the video expressed deep distress over these claims, characterizing the policy as a 'school-to-prison pipeline' and raising concerns about its disproportionate impact on marginalized communities, including black and brown children, and those from low-income households or with conditions such as ADHD. She stated, 'These babies are not even going to get an opportunity to get an education.' The claims have generated significant discussion online, with some users questioning the veracity of the information and others expressing similar concerns about educational equity and the future of special needs students. Official confirmation or detailed information from California education authorities regarding such a policy remains to be seen.

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