COPAA and CASE Join Forces, Urge Secretary to Restore IDEA Grants

by kids1stadvocac | Sep 23, 2025 | Federal

This week, in a letter led by COPAA and the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) more than 135 general and special education advocacy organizations urged Secretary McMahon to “maintain all current grants under Part D of the Individuals with...

OR: Trump administration cuts funding to Oregon disability programs

by kids1stadvocac | Sep 16, 2025 | State

OPB The U.S. Department of Education is ending grants to programs across Oregon that support students with disabilities, citing practices related to diversity, equity and inclusion. The cuts could make it harder for disabled students and their families to access help,...

ED Finalizes K-12 Grant Priorities, Declines Focus on Students with Disabilities

by kids1stadvocac | Sep 16, 2025 | Federal

Last week, the U.S Department of Education (ED) announced final priorities for use in K-12 discretionary grant programs. The priorities, effective October 9, 2025, include: 1) Promoting Evidence-Based Literacy to strengthen student outcomes by advancing and expanding...

ED Cancels TA Centers and Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance Programs

by kids1stadvocac | Sep 9, 2025 | Federal

On Friday, September 5, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced its intention to continue funding for 554 awards in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) which are overseen by Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) including...

Ed Department preparing to cut millions in special education funding, advocates warn

by kids1stadvocac | Aug 19, 2025 | Federal

Disability Scoop In his budget proposal, the president sought to fold preschool grants as well as many activities currently overseen by the Office of Special Education Programs under IDEA Part D into grants that are distributed to states under Part B. But, in its...