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Support Medicaid, Protect Children with Disabilities

by kids1stadvocac | Apr 22, 2025 | Federal

When Congress returns next week, the House and Senate will dive headlong into negotiations to develop the budget reconciliation package intended to support corporate tax cuts. To pay for the tax extensions, some Congressional Republicans have targeted Medicaid for...

COPAA Launches New Resources: Role of Executive & Legislative Branches and More

by kids1stadvocac | Apr 1, 2025 | Federal

COPAA has created a new set of resources to educate and inform members about the current proposal to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and move special education functions to the Department of Health and Human Services. 

COPAA Hill Days: May 5-7, 2025 – All are Welcome. Sign Up Today!

by kids1stadvocac | Apr 1, 2025 | Federal

Join COPAA on May 5-7, 2025, in Washington, DC, to meet in-person with federal policymakers about legislative priorities impacting students with disabilities. No experience is required, and training will be provided. COPAA will schedule your Hill visits and will...

ACT NOW! Support Medicaid & Protect Children with Disabilities

by kids1stadvocac | Apr 1, 2025 | State

This week, the House and Senate are continuing to negotiate budget bills to support tax cuts. To pay for the tax credits, some Congressional Republicans have targeted Medicaid for massive cuts. If Congress cuts Medicaid, states and school districts will not have the...

COPAA opposes the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (ED)

by kids1stadvocac | Mar 18, 2025 | Federal

COPAA opposes the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (ED). Doing so poses a serious threat to public education. As advocates, we know that these unprecedented actions will result in devastating and irreversible harm to our...
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