CT: Lawmakers unveil plan to fix special education costs

by kids1stadvocac | Apr 22, 2025 | State

NBC Connecticut Democrats on a new Select Committee on Special Education unveiled a plan Monday meant to help local school districts keep costs down. The identical proposals come as municipalities say special education costs are driving up budgets. “We are at a crisis...

CT: Why CT special education funding bills are dividing advocates

by kids1stadvocac | Apr 22, 2025 | State

CT Mirror Special education advocates are split on whether two proposed bills are the best steps forward in tackling concerns about the quality of student services, cost, and accountability. Leaders of the Select Committee on Special Education described House Bill...

WA: Bill to fully fund special ed progresses through WA legislature

by kids1stadvocac | Apr 22, 2025 | State

Cascade PBS Washington lawmakers are on the cusp of eliminating a special education funding cap, which critics said was straining school finances, hurting students, and putting the state at risk of a major lawsuit. On a 97-0 vote, the House amended, then passed Senate...

CT: State leaders put focus on special education funding

by kids1stadvocac | Apr 15, 2025 | State

NBC Connecticut State and local leaders visited New Britain High School on Monday morning to highlight the work of special education teachers and staff. It comes on the heels of celebrating National IEP (Individualized Education Programs) Writing Day, which is the...

OK: Special education teachers offered $20,000 bonuses to move to Oklahoma

by kids1stadvocac | Apr 15, 2025 | State

Oklahoma Voice Oklahoma is offering bonuses up to $20,000 and thousands more in retention incentives to attract special education teachers to the state. The Oklahoma State Department of Education budgeted $1.875 million for the initiative with the goal of attracting...