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Good morning! It's Ann Schimke with Chalkbeat Colorado.

In response to a host of concerns about a specialized school in Westminster, the state board that oversees so-called facility schools may tighten its rules. Bureau Chief Melanie Asmar breaks down what the new rules could look like and when they would take effect.

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Colorado may tighten the rules for specialized facility schools serving students with intense needs

The proposed rule changes come as one of the state’s newest facility schools is under scrutiny for improperly restraining students.

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