HARTFORD, Conn. — Parents spoke at a meeting in Hartford Tuesday evening about issues they have experienced with special education in the city's public schools.

The meeting came after Gov. Ned Lamont and state legislators announced a $30 million initiative in September that will expand special education programs and improve staffing across districts.

While discussing their concerns about Hartford's special education Tuesday, parents said advocating for their children wasn't enough in some cases.

Sheyna Burch, a paraeducator whose son has ADHD, said the school system has not adequately supported his educational success. Her son was not ready for first grade and instead of holding him back a year, the Hartford Board of Education advanced him.

"He's now a second grader and he's stil

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