wzzm13.com This year marks the 50th anniversary of IDEA Act, which stands for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
MI: Supporters rally around law advocating for students with disabilities
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CA: San Diego Unified special education teachers call for increased staffing
KPBS Public Media Jennifer Stanchak is an education specialist at Bird Rock Elementary School. She works with students with mild to moderate disabilities. They’re in general education classrooms but need extra support for reading, writing or behavioral challenges....
MA: 50 years after special education established, hundreds of Mass. kids face waitlists for programs
Boston 25 News 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of modern special education. In 1975 Congress passed what’s now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA. Throughout the year, Boston 25 News is celebrating the achievements of...
CT: Lamont to propose $54M increase in special education funding
Connecticut Public Gov. Ned Lamont on Monday said his budget proposal would boost spending for special education by about $54 million in the second year of the biennium, aligning himself with legislators who have prioritized the issue. The budget will include pitches...