‘Schools aren’t built for them’: Behind the Investigation podcasts probe special education in Georgia

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - For thousands of Georgia families, securing a quality education for a child with special needs has become an exhausting, uphill battle against the very institutions meant to support them.In this multi-part “Behind the Investigation” podcast series, Atlanta News First Investigates pulls back the curtain on how school districts spend tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars battling parents in court, push vulnerable students into the justice system, and leave families fighting alone for basic accommodations. Stream all three episodes below for the in-depth reporting, unreleased records, and personal stories driving the investigation.School districts spend thousands on special education legal battles | Behind the InvestigationGeorgia school districts are accused of going too far disciplining students with disabilities.A Gwinnett mom says Gwinnett County schools failed to use her 8-year-old son's speech device for years.If there’s something you would like A