Providence Schools Meet Preschool Special Education Settlement
A court-appointed monitor has confirmed that the Providence Public School District (PPSD) and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) fulfilled their obligations under a 2023 settlement to address delays in special education services for preschool students. This compliance allows for the closure of a federal class action lawsuit.
Settlement and Monitoring Details
The independent court monitor's report found substantial compliance with the terms of the August 2023 settlement agreement. This marks a significant step forward for PPSD in resolving issues related to special education for young children.
Background of the Lawsuit
The original lawsuit, filed in July 2023 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, was brought by Parents Leading for Educational Equity (PLEE) along with three children and their families. They alleged that Providence schools and RIDE failed to provide necessary accommodations for children ages 3 to 5 with learning disabilities.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Center for Justice announced that school officials met all the conditions outlined in the settlement.
Impact and Next Steps
With the monitor’s confirmation of compliance, PPSD can now move beyond the federal lawsuit and focus on continuing to support special education services effectively for hundreds of preschool students.
Author's summary: Providence Public Schools and Rhode Island education officials have fulfilled their 2023 obligations to improve preschool special education, leading to closure of a federal lawsuit over service delays.
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