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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Well, it would make sense to me that public school districts provide services to public school students.  Why should tax payers fund services for students not in public school?  Imagine how much more resources public school students could have if funds were not funneled into providing services to those NOT in public school![/quote]

Because they're entitled to services under civil rights law.  No matter, I predict more parents suing for non-public placements.  You could have had it on the cheap and just paid for the services, but now you'll get to food the entire bill - tuition plus the services.  Enjoy that.[/quote]

They are entitled to some services under civil rights law - but the district can determine how to deliver them to students whose families opt out of public school.

Many do the 'consultative' approach DCPS is adopting and it's been tested legally. It may not feel right or fair to OP since the old approach was working for her child, but I would put my money into private services rather than a lawyer.[/quote]

Wow your attitude makes me want to stop paying taxes to support public education. I realized because DCPS is so poorly run, parent feel they must fight for every cent at the cost of children with special needs but you are truly a despicable person.

I pay taxes and am a resident of DC and therefore my child is entitled to services. There are many families who don't get a preschool spot in the oversubscribed neighborhood schools and are unwilling to drive across the city to another under subscribed preschool program. (And there is only private for Pk3 WotP anyway!) Why should I be punished for sending my child to a private preschool program because it makes my life easier?! Regardless of the preschool, she is still a resident of DC and we pay taxes.[/quote]

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