The state is trying to raise the bar on education standards, and some parents aren't happy with the new plan.

A number of concerned parents met Wednesday night at Palm Avenue Exceptional Student Center to talk about the proposed changes.

The state is trying to raise school grading standards. The change would include schools for special needs students. The school district said that means these students would be compared to all other students. Some parents of disabled students don't think that's fair.

"Getting them to brush their teeth--that's an achievement that a lot of parents achieve with their children at 3-years-old. Getting our children to just to hold a toothbrush, to brush their teeth, to use their fork--those are our achievements," said special needs parent Lorie Faucer.

The school district said that if the changes are approved, special needs schools like Palm Avenue would automatically get a failing grade. There are not enough students at these schools who would be able to make high enough scores to pass.

Some parents are worried the change would only hurt students.

"I'm concerned that it's penalizing the student and it's going to push them backward and put them in a situation where they won't be able to progress as they are now," said Palm avenue parent Karen Bailey.

The state board will vote on the changes next week.