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In Seymour, Connecticut, a special education student endured 53 restraints and seclusions in seven months, sparking a state complaint and revealing a nationwide surge in parental disputes over special education rights. With state complaints up 30%, due process filings 12%, and mediations rising 9%, experts credit growing parental awareness—and even AI tools like ChatGPT—helping parents navigate complex laws. While this empowerment is empowering, it’s straining districts already battling funding and staffing shortages, forcing them to hire more staff and divert resources. The system is adapting, but whether this uptick signals progress or deeper systemic issues remains unclear.

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