Special Educators Highlight Three Focus Areas During Capitol Hill Visits

During the week of July 10th, special education professionals visited congressional offices in Washington, D.C. to advocate for more funding to support services for students with disabilities, address special educator shortages, and build positive school climates. The visits to Capitol Hill were part of the annual Special Education Legislative Summit…

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Bills in Congress Affect Equity Issues for Students with Disabilities and Minorities

Bills introduced in Congress could have a potential impact on students with disabilities and minority students. As always, as a member of NASISP, NAPSA will lend its voice in advocacy as is appropriate. The following education-related bills have been introduced in Congress. Click to check their progress.HB4967 To amend the Carl…

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NAPSA Signs on to “Bill of Rights for Students and Parents” House Resolution

On March 10, 2023, NAPSA Signed on to the "Bill of Rights for Students and Parents” House Resolution sponsored by Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, the resolution emphasizes “inclusive” schools and access to high-quality education. The resolution follows the March 8th marathon education committee session, which stretched 16 hours into the following…

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U.S. Ed. Sec. Wants to “Raise the Bar” as Rep. Foxx Takes Over the House Ed. Committee

During a speech on January 25th with the theme "Raise the Bar," U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, urged educators to set higher expectations for students in reading and math achievement. His speech at the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) also called on them to provide greater opportunities for students to…

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