It's been that way for quite a while with the kids -- and there's good money in it too. A "special ed" kid (basically anyone they can wave a magic pencil at) gets the school a LOT more money per diem from the state.
Now, they're just moving it up the line. All the way up the line, from the looks of the stuff in that report.
Kinda reminds me of some people I've known in IT. They actually created (or perceived) "problems" where none actually existed (or could be solved with a little finesse) - in the sole interest of keeping their job(s). I guess these "teachers" (aka "parents", nannies, psuedo-shrinks) will damned near break their fingers waving those pencils furiously while dancing to the tune the cash register makes.
You're posts have been really excellent on this thread. Keep up the good work!