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Council member introduces special education concerns in her district
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Council Member Mercedes Narcisse introduces the topic of special education, emphasizing its importance and mentioning the overwhelming concerns from constituents in her district. She highlights the challenges faced by families of children with disabilities and the need for support both in the community and in schools.
- Mentions an autism program in her community office providing support
- Emphasizes the DOE's responsibility for support within schools
- Sets the stage for more specific questions about special education services
Mercedes Narcisse
1:04:24
Thank you, chair.
1:04:26
This is very important because we're talking about kids that have disabilities.
1:04:32
I have a lot of people coming to my district that really overwhelm.
1:04:36
I have an autism program that coming a person that is leading in my community in my office to provide support.
1:04:43
But when they're in the school, that's all under your leadership.
1:04:47
So one of the questions that I have, is your curriculum for district 75 is a cross is a
Rita Joseph
1:04:55
standard?
1:04:58
It's across.
Mercedes Narcisse
1:05:01
It's across.
1:05:02
Alright.
Althea Stevens
1:05:04
Who knows?
Christina Foti
1:05:05
Men Council member, I'm sorry.
1:05:06
I just didn't hear your question.
Althea Stevens
1:05:07
The curriculum.