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ID: Idaho takes a $5 million step toward filling the special education funding gap

by kids1stadvocac | Apr 14, 2026 | State

Union Bulletin Idaho school districts will soon have a little help to serve students with disabilities. Gov. Brad Little on Friday signed legislation that finalizes a fund to provide money for school districts educating students with disabilities who need services...

White House Sends Budget to Congress, Eliminates Preschool and Other Special Ed Funding

by kids1stadvocac | Apr 7, 2026 | Federal

On Friday, the White House released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Request to inform Congress’ work on annual appropriations. The Administration’s budget proposes funding levels for education, justice, health, and other federal programs, which will be negotiated by...

MI: Advocates want more resources to boost inclusion of special education students

by kids1stadvocac | Mar 24, 2026 | State

Spartan Newsroom Michigan spends about $2.8 billion annually on special education, yet outcomes for students with disabilities remain uneven and among the lowest in the nation, according to a recent benchmark report from the Autism Alliance of Michigan. Advocates say...

WI: Vos says he’s open to boosting special education funding as part of plan to spend budget surplus

by kids1stadvocac | Mar 24, 2026 | State

State Affairs Pro Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Assembly Democrats’ $1.3 billion proposal to spend down the state’s surplus “wasn’t serious,” but he was “open to” spending more on special education. Democrats on Monday proposed to increase general school aid by...

N.J. education challenges 2026: What Sherrill must address

by kids1stadvocac | Mar 10, 2026 | State

nj.com Special education advocates also say Sherrill’s administration needs to consider making major changes to how funding is distributed for students with disabilities. The special education portion of the formula sends too much money to some districts and not...
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