Special education funding: protection.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This joint resolution urges the U.S. Congress and the President to protect federal funding for special education programs. It emphasizes the critical role of federal funding, particularly through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), in ensuring students with disabilities receive the necessary support and services. The resolution highlights concerns about potential funding cuts and their negative impact on students and families, as well as ongoing disability discrimination cases.
Key provisions
- Calls on U.S. Congress to oppose reductions in special education funding.
- Calls on the President and Congress to ensure uninterrupted funding for students with disabilities.
- Specifically references the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
- Addresses concerns about the impact of reduced funding on disability discrimination cases.
- Requests the transmission of the resolution to key federal officials.
Who is affected
- Students with disabilities
- Families of students with disabilities
- California public schools
- U.S. Congress
- The President of the United States
Notable changes
- The resolution focuses on protecting existing federal funding levels for special education.
- It highlights the potential negative consequences of funding cuts on students and families.
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