Family sues D20 over special needs program [Video]

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A local family decided to sue one of the largest school districts in Colorado Springs after an investigation found the district had failed to meet state standards for their special education programs.

This comes after multiple investigations and complaints. Parents accused the district of not providing or following individualized education plans, also known as IEPs.

“She deserves to be treated like any other child. She is. She deserves an education that’s individualized to her… I just want what’s best for her,” said Ronnie Broyles.

Ronnie Broyles is one of multiple parents upset about how Academy School District 20 in Colorado Springs has been neglecting the needs of their children. He attests that D20 has not complied with his daughter Abby Broyles’ IEP and because of this, he decided to sue the district.

“We’ve had numerous meetings with the IEP team at Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary, and they …