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New York Special Education Scandal Unveiled

Updated 2026-05-14 21:35 UTC 1 source Negative

State officials in New York revealed that the Salmon River district's special education program confined young children with disabilities in wooden boxes without notifying parents. Sweeping reforms are expected to follow.

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Native kids with disabilities were held in wooden boxes. Sweeping reforms are coming

State officials in New York say the Salmon River district's special education program confined young children with disabilities in wooden boxes. Parents weren't notified.

2026-05-14 21:16 UTC