LAUSD special ed classes were meant to be smaller this fall. Teachers are worried it won’t happen

Los Angeles Unified special education teachers and parents are concerned about large class sizes despite a new union-negotiated limit. The district faces a 7% increase in special education enrollment and 22 open special education teacher positions, raising fears that classrooms will remain overfilled. A new contract includes stipends for teachers in oversized classes, but educators argue more hires are needed to meet legal and educational requirements.