Take Action: Tell Your Governor to Oppose the Federal Tax Credit Voucher Program

by kids1stadvocac | May 12, 2026 | Federal

Governors in several states have not yet decided whether to participate in the new Federal Tax Credit Voucher Program under HR1 — and  your voice is urgently needed . This program will discriminate against students with disabilities, weaken civil rights...

Secretary McMahon Presents Fiscal Year 2027 Education Budget in Senate

by kids1stadvocac | May 5, 2026 | Federal

Marking her first appearance before Congress since last June, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon presented the Administration’s priorities in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 education budget before the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related...

Take Action: Tell Your Governor to Protect Students with Disabilities Under the New Federal Tax Credit Voucher Program

by kids1stadvocac | Apr 21, 2026 | Federal

Governors are making decisions about the Federal Tax Credit Voucher Program under HB1, and your voice is needed. Whether your state has already opted in or has not yet made a decision, you can send a letter urging your governor to protect students with disabilities...

White House Sends Budget to Congress, Eliminates Preschool and Other Special Ed Funding

by kids1stadvocac | Apr 7, 2026 | Federal

On Friday, the White House released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Request to inform Congress’ work on annual appropriations. The Administration’s budget proposes funding levels for education, justice, health, and other federal programs, which will be negotiated by...

President’s Budget Request Anticipated Week of March 30

by kids1stadvocac | Mar 10, 2026 | Federal

The release of the President’s budget request to Congress for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 is anticipated sometime during the week of March 30. The President’s budget request is typically released in early February, but is delayed this year because of the furlough during...