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A family is suing Santa Barbara Unified School District and three Dos Pueblos High School staff members after alleging their developmentally disabled son was sexually abused by special education employees in private school areas — causing severe physical and emotional harm. The lawsuit, filed after the mother discovered evidence last May, accuses the district of negligent hiring and supervision, allowing unsupervised access to vulnerable students. With eight claims including sexual battery and emotional distress, the family keeps their identities private to protect the minor. The school district denies the allegations outright, calling the suit “entirely meritless” and vowing a vigorous defense — underscoring a looming legal battle over systemic failures in safeguarding vulnerable students.

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