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Family Sues District Over Special-Needs Student Abuse

21 May 2026 14:20

A family has filed a lawsuit against the Santa Barbara Unified School District, alleging that three former special-education employees sexually abused their son at Dos Pueblos High School. - The lawsuit names Andrew Grimes, Andrew Mitchell, and Miguel “Michael” Angel Juarez as defendants.

- The abuse allegedly occurred during toileting and hygiene assistance in secluded campus areas. - The district denies the allegations, calling the lawsuit meritless.

- The case highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of vulnerable students in special education programs.

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