"As a father of a child with Down syndrome, I know these kids and adults deserve the absolute best from the world," said state Sen. Mike Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores.
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The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Indiana for how it has handled special education during the pandemic.
The federal department said in a letter sent to the state last week it s troubled by reports of parents filing multiple complaints that their students have been forced into virtual learning plans that don t address their unique needs.
Kim Dodson is CEO of the Arc of Indiana, an advocacy group for people with disabilities. She says special education services have been spotty during the pandemic, with some schools navigating and addressing student needs better than others.