During a recent government meeting, Adrian Trevino passionately advocated for his son, David, highlighting significant deficiencies in the special education services he has been receiving. Trevino emphasized that David, who has intellectual disabilities, is entitled to a free appropriate public education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). However, he expressed deep concern over the inadequacies in David's Individualized Education Program (IEP), which he described as incomplete and poorly documented.

Trevino pointed out that critical sections of David's IEP were left blank, making it impossible for advocates to assess his speech impairment accurately. He criticized the lack of proper documentation and communication, noting that the IEP incorrectly stated that David did not require specially designed instruction, despite his intellectual disability. This oversight, Trevino argued, violates IDEA's mandate for individualized support.

The meeting revealed that a review of David's evaluation data was conducted in September 2023, but the necessary evaluations had not been completed within the required timeline. Trevino highlighted that David's IEP lacked measurable goals in key areas such as social, emotional, and communication skills, which are essential for his development. He noted that David had been denied significant amounts of speech therapy and occupational therapy without proper evaluations to justify these denials.

Additionally, Trevino raised concerns about the qualifications of David's teacher, who reportedly lacked the necessary certifications to teach special education. He also mentioned logistical issues, such as David being picked up early from school, which resulted in him missing out on critical special education minutes.

Trevino concluded his remarks by urging immediate action to rectify these issues, emphasizing that David deserves a comprehensive and tailored IEP that includes measurable goals and appropriate services. The meeting underscored the ongoing challenges faced by families navigating the special education system and the urgent need for accountability and reform to ensure that children with disabilities receive the education they are entitled to.