Konawa Public Schools is gearing up for a fight it says could decide whether dozens of its most vulnerable students keep their counseling services. A recent state review has already trimmed the rural district’s special education counseling caseload, and officials warn a tougher round of scrutiny could force them to scale back even more. The dispute centers on a state “selective review” of special education records and eligibility, and Konawa plans to take its concerns straight to the Oklahoma State Board of Education in Oklahoma City on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.
Details from the district and local reporting
According to reporting by KOCO, Konawa launched its counseling program in the 2024–25 school year. After the state review, the district says it…..