CA: How federal cuts are already affecting disabled students in California

by kids1stadvocac | May 13, 2025 | State

EdSource Jake, a 17-year-old junior, is beginning to think about life after he graduates from Mt. Carmel High School in San Diego County. This is a daunting task for any teen, but his mother, Angela, says it’s been especially thorny for Jake, who is on the autism...

COPAA Opposes House Budget Bills that Jeopardize IDEA Rights, Cut Medicaid

by kids1stadvocac | May 13, 2025 | Federal

This week the House Ways & Means Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee have proposed budget reconciliation bills that include provisions harmful to children with disabilities. Specifically, the House Ways & Means bill would add $20 billion in...

How kids with disabilities will be impacted by Medicaid, Education Department cuts

by kids1stadvocac | May 13, 2025 | Federal

19th News Jolene Baxter’s daughter, Marlee, has overcome immense challenges in her first eight years of life. Marlee, who was born with a heart defect, has undergone four open-heart surgeries  — suffering a stroke after the third. The stroke affected Marlee’s...

NJ: N.J. special education students at risk amid proposed federal cuts

by kids1stadvocac | May 6, 2025 | State Archive

NJ.com Thousands of students with disabilities in New Jersey could face significant setbacks as proposed federal cuts to special education funding, staff reductions, and changes in oversight could worsen existing challenges, particularly in low-income districts like...

Nation’s Disability Services System Begins To Buckle As Funding Threats Intensify

by kids1stadvocac | May 6, 2025 | Federal Archive

Disability Scoop President Donald Trump wants to cut $163 billion in federal spending next year, potentially zeroing out key disability programs, some of which are already pausing services because they’re running out of money. The White House unveiled a budget summary...