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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...