Kids 1st Advocacy https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html CA: LAUSD students to return to classes Wednesday under new screen-time rules KY: ‘So many more opportunities’: Kentucky law creates alternative diploma for students with special needs TX: ‘A hot mess’: HISD families brace for new school year under special education overhaul CT: $10.6 million in state grants announced for Connecticut special education programs MI: A renewed push to ban seclusion, reduce restraint in Michigan schools PA: Philly parents push Council to ban preschool suspensions citywide TX: Texas has started handing out school voucher funding. Over 20,000 students have returned the money. Department of Education Requires Schools to Eliminate Race Consideration in Student Discipline NY: NYC still misses most deadlines for special education services after facing legal orders TX: Texas’ first year of school vouchers is starting. Students with disabilities find hope, but face obstacles Special education state complaints jump nearly 50% Shut out of special education, this Texas family is fighting back Dyscalculia affects almost as many students as dyslexia. What can districts do? UT: Granite families worry special education changes could affect student services As the Education Department Is dismantled, who protects the right to learn? Meet the Catholic schools serving students with special needs Education Department defends controversial special education shakeup AZ: Displacement of students, school evaluations violate federal law, Arizona Education Agency say GA: Georgia first-grader with autism suspended over sandwich incident sparks special education debate IA: ACLU of Iowa urges schools to get rid of School Resource Officer programs NC: Funding model for students with disabilities leaves some N.C. schools scrambling Our Story Special Education News in the States Archive NJ: Mom advocating for special ed kids was arrested at N.J. meeting — then the city backed down UT: Lawsuit prompts changes to Alpine School District’s special education program after abuse TX: In ‘limbo’: North Texas family’s legal battle with school district could affect special ed statewide Senate Bills Intend to Amend Education Laws, Including IDEA COPAA-Endorsed Bipartisan Bill Moves Through Senate Committee 75% of educators expect student behavior to be a challenge this year. What Else? Services About Contact IEP Disability Categories Troy’s Truth Book Dinosaur Fun Facts Blog State Level Specail Education News Federal News and Legislation Archive Senate Commerce Committee to Mark-Up Children’s Online Safety Bills Education Bills Move Through Senate Committee, McMahon Responds Senate Funding Bill Could Alter Key Rule on Federal Grants Restraint and Seclusion in Schools ICE in Schools PA: PPS spent $1.4M settling special education disputes over 5 years Accessibility Statement Recording Laws by State NY: How NYC is fixing its patchwork response to students who struggle to attend school Intake Form National Special Education News Home