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AZ: Bill aims to improve Arizona’s complaint process for students with disabilities

by kids1stadvocac | Feb 24, 2026 | State

Arizona Capitol Times As the federal office investigating and resolving discrimination cases involving students with disabilities dissolves, advocates are turning to the Legislature to bolster and peer deeper into the state complaint system. The Office of Civil...

IA: Iowa house panel votes to require cameras in special education classrooms

by kids1stadvocac | Feb 24, 2026 | State

kcrg In their final meeting before the first deadline of the 2026 legislative session, the House Education Committee moved forward with measures on Wednesday requiring cameras to be installed in special education classrooms and allowing firearms on school premises,...

NM: New Mexico lawmakers debate bills on special education, student restraint

by kids1stadvocac | Feb 24, 2026 | Restraint & Seclusion, State

Santa Fe New Mexican New Mexico lawmakers are taking another pass at two measures that have stalled in previous years but that, supporters say, are critical to protecting vulnerable children and fixing the state’s special education system. Senate Bill 64...

TX: Austin ISD Exits State Oversight of Special Education Services

by kids1stadvocac | Feb 24, 2026 | State

Austin Today After three years of state oversight, Austin Independent School District has regained control of its special education services. The Texas Education Agency had stepped in after an investigation revealed non-compliance with state mandates and a backlog of...

FL: Cameras in special education classrooms move ahead

by kids1stadvocac | Feb 17, 2026 | State

News From The States Special education rooms could feature cameras watching over students if Florida lawmakers keep up support for a bipartisan bill. The legislation seeks to provide an objective eye in situations in which students, particularly those who are...
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