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Aledo ISD Accused of Discriminating Against Special Needs Students
29 Aug
Summary
- Parents allege Aledo ISD denied proper services for children with disabilities
- TEA investigation supports claims of IDEA violations by the district
- Ongoing legal battles as parents fight for inclusive education
As of August 30th, 2025, several parents in Aledo, Texas are engaged in an ongoing battle with the Aledo Independent School District over the district's treatment of children with special needs. Courtney Morey and Carol Caron, mothers of daughters with Down syndrome, allege that the district has denied their children proper access to the services required under federal law.
The parents' allegations have led to a Texas Education Agency (TEA) investigation, which released a report in July 2025 supporting several of the parents' claims. According to the report, Aledo ISD was found to have denied students with disabilities the evaluations and services mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Morey and Caron have described the district's actions as a "worst horror story" and "tremendously stressful," saying their children have been "discriminated against" and "pushed to the side." The parents continue to attend school board meetings and are now pursuing legal action, determined to fight not just for their own children, but for all students with disabilities in the Aledo ISD.
In response, the district has stated that it has since made corrections, including reviewing policies, improving service tracking, offering additional student support, and providing staff training. However, the parents remain unsatisfied, arguing that the district's actions have violated the law and negatively impacted the lives of many children.
