My child's struggles with mental health led to a decline in grades, resulting in automatic ineligibility. There are no options for inside assessments or tests. I was informed that the application was reviewed by the relevant educational department, and the ineligibility was sanctioned by the districts. However, this raises significant concerns. It's hard to believe that the educational authorities would have approved that without understanding the impact of mental health on grades. I doubt any district would knowingly disregard this. Communication with administration was nearly impossible. I had to make considerable effort to uncover the reasons for ineligibility. Reaching out was a challenge, and it felt easier to connect directly with state representatives than to get a response from admin. Interestingly, I can enroll my child in the same program if I pay out of pocket. Yes, that's correct. If I'm willing to pay, there are no issues with admission, but the free option through public schools is off the table due to my child's previous struggles. This situation feels discriminatory towards children facing mental health challenges or other conditions affecting their academic performance, despite claims that the online program supports special needs children. Update: Their response confirmed my concerns. If a child's grades decline due to mental health or physical conditions, it makes no difference. There are no accommodations or alternative testing options available; it's a strict barrier, despite being publicly funded. However, for the same program, we can enroll our children as long as we can afford it.
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