by kids1stadvocac | Jun 10, 2025 | State
WHYY The Public Education Funding Commission recently voted on a set of recommendations to change Delaware’s school funding formula, but big questions loom over what a new funding formula will look like and how much additional money, if any, state lawmakers are...
by kids1stadvocac | Jun 10, 2025 | State
The Texas Tribune Texas is moving away from the long-scrutinized special education funding system that gives money to districts based on the classroom setting where a child with a disability receives instruction. Now, schools will receive dollars based on the...
by kids1stadvocac | May 13, 2025 | Federal
Last week, 70 COPAA members from 20 states conducted 75 hill visits to make recommendations to the 119th Congress. With overwhelmingly positive reviews, advocates reported that their visits were both impactful and timely as Congress finalizes the budget reconciliation...
by kids1stadvocac | May 6, 2025 | State
Seattle Times Washington lawmakers are likely to eliminate a longstanding limit on special education spending — a change advocates call a civil rights victory years in the making. This move, coupled with an overall boost to special education funding, would bring at...
by kids1stadvocac | May 6, 2025 | Federal
In alignment with the new Administration’s agenda to streamline federal programs and cut federal spending, last Friday, the White House released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget Request to inform Congress’ work on annual appropriations. The ‘Skinny Budget,’ as...
