by kids1stadvocac | Apr 8, 2025 | Federal
13newsnow.com Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine have joined 19 other lawmakers in the Senate in signing a letter addressed to the U.S. Secretary of Education, expressing their concern that without the Department of Education, students with disabilities will...
by kids1stadvocac | Apr 8, 2025 | Federal
POLITICO President Donald Trump wants to move a crucial program for children with disabilities into the Department of Health and Human Services. Special education advocates and Democrats warn that his plan is illegal, Chelsea reports with POLITICO’s Mackenzie Wilkes....
by kids1stadvocac | Apr 8, 2025 | Federal
Idaho Capital Sun As President Donald Trump takes drastic steps to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, disability advocates are worried about whether the agency can carry out its responsibilities to serve students with disabilities. Representatives of several...
by kids1stadvocac | Apr 8, 2025 | Federal
USA today Students with disabilities face ongoing challenges with IEPs, highlighting frustrations from parents, schools, and children. Many parents report difficulties navigating the complex and inconsistent nature of IEPs, which are intended to provide tailored...
by kids1stadvocac | Apr 8, 2025 | State
The Texas Tribune President Donald Trump’s order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education last month came with promises that federal dollars for special education will stay intact. In CNN’s State of the Union, U.S. Education Secretary Linda...