by kids1stadvocac | Apr 14, 2026 | State
nola.com When Christina Martin’s 9-year-old daughter Vinaya was diagnosed with a rare neurodevelopmental disorder and autism as a toddler, Martin was thrust into an unfamiliar world. In the years since, the Kenner parent has spent countless hours navigating the...
by kids1stadvocac | Apr 14, 2026 | State
WWNO A bipartisan bill that would make it easier for parents in Louisiana to win special education disputes has the full backing of the House education committee. When a parent believes their child’s public school isn’t providing the burden of proof, it is on the...
by kids1stadvocac | Apr 14, 2026 | State
Nebraska Public Media In the Nebraska Legislature on Tuesday, senators rejected an attempt to give parents of special education students more power over their children’s education. Sen. Victor Rountree is the sponsor of the proposal to require that parents must...
by kids1stadvocac | Apr 14, 2026 | State
New Hampshire Public Radio There is more clarity this week about the so-called open enrollment legislation that would allow New Hampshire students to attend public schools outside their districts. According to the state Department of Education, a student’s home...
by kids1stadvocac | Apr 14, 2026 | Federal
On Wednesday, April 15, 10:00 a.m. ET U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, will host a livestream roundtable focused on supporting students with dyslexia. Chairman Cassidy has...
