Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting - September 21, 2026

The St. Mary Parish School Board's Special Education Advisory Committee met on September 21, 2026, to discuss updates and progress related to special education services in the parish. Key topics included a detailed review of the parish's special education performance metrics for the 2024-2025 school year, highlighting graduation rates, statewide assessment results, and growth indicators. The committee also discussed challenges related to accommodations on state assessments and the importance of individualized academic support plans. Additionally, the meeting covered early intervention services for children aged zero to three, upcoming meeting dates, and a special education Olympic bowling event. No procurement, contracting, or budget allocation matters were addressed during this meeting.