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- 1Special education complaints in Maryland up 200% since 2022▼Why have special education complaints in Maryland increased 200% since 2022?
Complaints related to special education in Maryland have risen sharply, increasing 200% since 2022. The Baltimore Banner examines why families are filing more grievances over special education services, pointing to growing strains in how schools meet students' legally mandated support needs. The surge raises questions about staffing, service delays and whether school districts are complying with individualized education plans.