Duval County Public Schools is working to make sure students don’t fall behind after a shortage of speech-language pathologists caused some missed therapy sessions this school year.
In a letter to parents, the district acknowledged the staffing challenge and said it remains committed to ensuring students receive the services they are entitled to.
“Like many school districts nationwide, we are currently facing a shortage of speech-language pathologists. While we are actively recruiting new staff, this shortage may have meant your child missed some therapy sessions this school year,” the letter reads…