From Gwinnett County, Ga.: Taxpayer dollars are being spent on legal battles between Georgia school districts and parents of disabled children. The disputes center on special education evaluations. State records show a significant increase in these legal proceedings, resulting in higher costs for families and taxpayers.

A specific case involves a third-grade student on the autism spectrum who struggles with reading comprehension. His mother reports that he often becomes frustrated with assignments due to difficulty understanding the material.

Further details on this issue, including the financial impact and specific examples, are available from the source, Atlanta News First Investigates, which obtained state records revealing the extent of these legal battles.