2024 LAUSD ELECTIONS

LAUSD Candidate DeWayne Davis on Special Education

Would he confront the status quo and fight for the vulnerable students who depend on the District to provide the services that they need?

“A resolution affirming this objective while also more clearly defining the inclusion of parent’s wishes…would only serve to improve the District’s ability to meet the needs of all students.”

– BD1 Candidate DeWayne Davis

DeWayne Davis

DeWayne Davis, who is running for an open seat in LAUSD’s Board District 1, has been an active participant in the LAUSD Candidate Forum series. In addition to the answers below, Davis also responded to the ones about PROP-39 co-locations.

For the October edition of this series, Davis was asked five questions about Special Education. For the introduction to this subject along with answers from other candidates, please see the article LAUSD Candidate Forum: Special Education.

The following are the candidate’s responses, printed exactly how he provided them, with the exception of some minor formatting edits:

• Question 1: If you were on the Board, would you sponsor and work for the passage of the proposed “Improving Special Education Within the LAUSD” resolution?

I do agree in principal with the spirit of the proposed “Improving Special Education Within the LAUSD” resolution. The legally required understanding, use and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Act is an absolute responsibility of the LAUSD. Aligning District policies related to the identification, recognition and support of students with Special Education needs with the obligations under the Individuals with Disabilities Act should be a standard that is evident throughout the entire framework of services provided to families and students. A resolution affirming this objective while also more clearly defining the inclusion of parent’s wishes; the scope and nature of alternative programs for students with Special Education needs; as well as the structure within which all…