A testing system for Leaving Cert students with difficulties
Almost 9,000 students with disabilities need accommodations in State exams, but there are growing concerns about a lack of transparency and how the process is managed
Exam body failed to follow advice on special needs supports
State Examinations Commission did not implement 2008 report’s recommendations
Cog Notes: Majority of students seeking exam supports get them
Some 86 per cent of applicants granted ‘reasonable accommodation’ for exams
At least 1,000 students denied access to exam supports
Disability group says applications were rejected days before Leaving Cert was due to start
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