Kids 1st Advocacy https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html CA: California increases special education funding by $2.4B NH: New Hampshire’s new special education aid formula, explained NC: Feds say NC special education still needs improvement. What they say still isn’t working PA: Public education investments passed by the General Assembly TX: TEA orders HISD to review special education overhaul after violations found TX: HISD will continue special education overhaul. Experts say its plan conflicts with state orders. This Week: House Committee Will Mark-Up Bills to Codify Transfer of Programs from Department of Education ED Briefing Focuses on Pending Role of HHS and IDEA Lawsuit Challenges Decision to Withhold Millions in Education Research Funding, Including for Special Education Disability groups left concerned, confused after Ed. Dept. briefing Education Department scaled back special education monitoring, report shows Most states fail to meet IDEA requirements, feds say Former Republican special ed chiefs warn against shifting oversight to HHS (OPINION) FL: In Florida, swim lessons for kids with autism aim to curb deaths COPAA State Monitoring Report Finds States Lack Capacity to Police IDEA Compliance Senate Democrats Reject Interagency Agreements to Move IDEA and Civil Rights Functions to Other Agencies GAO Report Highlights Wide Variability in Student Access to General Education Trump’s actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn This federal data helps shape policy. It’s 6 months late Colleges serving more Autistic students than they realize CA: Bakersfield mothers continue their fight for cameras to be installed in special education classrooms CO: This specialized Colorado school faces scrutiny for improperly restraining students AZ: Arizona students with disabilities fuel rapid growth in billion-dollar ESA voucher program GA: Statesboro mother advocates for special education changes after son comes home with unexplained injuries CT: Special education complaints increasing in CT. ‘Things are tough’ ID: Special ed faces two changes, but the budget crunch isn’t going anywhere TX: Special education parents in Houston ISD searching for answers ahead of changes in services TX: Texas promised children with disabilities up to $30K vouchers. Fewer than 30 got the full amount Inspector General Finds ED Actions Impede Ability to Perform Statutorily Required Duties in OCR and OSERS IDEA Determination Letters Show States in Need of Intervention CA: School districts are struggling to keep up with surging special education needs NH: NH lawmakers question school voucher program tracking TX: AP Exclusive: The private school choice boom leaves behind many kids in public school COPAA and Partners Condemn DOJ’s Interpretation of Olmstead IA: Cedar Rapids sees progress on restraints, more work ahead CT: Westport parents demand independent special education review MD: School board to work with unions to expand use of cameras in special ed classrooms MI: Michigan seeks to improve graduation rates for students with disabilities WV: County school officials tell lawmakers staffing, special education costs outpace state formula MI: State Board of Education forms special education review committee Education Tax Credit In Spotlight, Treasury Previews Parts of Forthcoming Regulations Senate READ Act Promotes Literacy & Early Screening for Dyslexia Three states sue over cancelled special education teacher training grants Special ed, civil rights are largely leaving Education Department Parents fear fallout from special education oversight changes NY: When the school bus doesn’t come: One family’s story NJ: Jersey City BOE special ed audit report referred to authorities; criminal probe underway OR: Most Oregon preschoolers with disabilities now learn alongside non-disabled peers PA: Rising special education costs hit PA school districts as federal funding fails to keep pace Home