Parents of special education students worry their children may not receive diplomas
High school graduation season is here. But some Rhode Island parents worry that in the future, their students may not get the same diplomas as ever...
High school graduation season is here. But some Rhode Island parents worry that in the future, their students may not get the same diplomas as everyone else. "With these new proposed graduation requirements coming in, it's even more frightening,' said Lynn Kapiskas, a Woonsocket parent and long-time advocate for special education students. Parents like Kapiskas told NBC 10 News that they're concerned that changes in statewide graduation requirements could mean some special education students with Individualized Education Programs, or IEPs, or students who have disabilities could end up with certificates of attendance instead of diplomas, depending on what individual school district decide.