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MN: After approving special education cuts, some Minnesota lawmakers seek reversal

by kids1stadvocac | Apr 21, 2026 | State

Sun Current A 2025 law mandating a $250 million cut to special education is prompting bipartisan pushback at the Minnesota Capitol, as school districts warn of widespread negative impacts. Last year, the Legislature passed a law establishing a Blue Ribbon Commission,...

Inside Trump’s 3.5% budget boost for special education

by kids1stadvocac | Apr 21, 2026 | Federal

K-12 Dive The Trump administration’s fiscal year 2027 budget proposal to Congress touts a “historic investment” into federally funded special education programs, including increased flexibility for states to make funding decisions and a renewed effort to reduce...

ID: Idaho takes a $5 million step toward filling the special education funding gap

by kids1stadvocac | Apr 14, 2026 | State

Union Bulletin Idaho school districts will soon have a little help to serve students with disabilities. Gov. Brad Little on Friday signed legislation that finalizes a fund to provide money for school districts educating students with disabilities who need services...

White House Sends Budget to Congress, Eliminates Preschool and Other Special Ed Funding

by kids1stadvocac | Apr 7, 2026 | Federal

On Friday, the White House released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Request to inform Congress’ work on annual appropriations. The Administration’s budget proposes funding levels for education, justice, health, and other federal programs, which will be negotiated by...

MI: Advocates want more resources to boost inclusion of special education students

by kids1stadvocac | Mar 24, 2026 | State

Spartan Newsroom Michigan spends about $2.8 billion annually on special education, yet outcomes for students with disabilities remain uneven and among the lowest in the nation, according to a recent benchmark report from the Autism Alliance of Michigan. Advocates say...
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