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Make Your Voice Heard: LD Protections are Being Targeted!
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As the U.S. Congress deliberates on a stimulus package to address the COVID-19 epidemic, Dyslexia Advocacy Action Group has learned that Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-TN) has offered a proposal that would give the U.S. Secretary of Education authority to approve state waiver requests for any statutory or regulatory requirement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for one year, along with the permission of extensions.
This provision harms the rights and protections of children with learning disabilities including Child Find, a free appropriate public education (FAPE), and Individualized Education Program (IEP, all procedural safeguards, re-evaluations, related services and accommodations.)
As the voice of students with learning disabilities, LDA cannot stand by and allow this provision to be included.
LDA is here to support our members and affiliates as they participate in letting Congress know this provision shouldn’t be included. We’ve crafted an email for you, just add your comments and your name and contact information and the email will be automatically sent to your Senators and Representatives.
Click on Senator Gillibrand and Schumer below, copy and paste letter into their forms.
Ask them to protect the rights of students with learning disabilities.
Dear Senator,
As a constituent and concerned member of Dyslexia Advocacy Action Group I urge you to reject any provision that would provide waiver authority to the Secretary of Education regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Over 7 million children, including more than 2 million with specific learning disabilities, rely on IDEA to receive necessary special education supports and services.
The COVID-19 outbreak has placed a tremendous and unprecedented strain on schools and districts, and I understand the challenges and need for flexibility; however, it is imperative that we find solutions that do not put our children’s education at risk by undoing all of their civil and educational rights. We must protect our most vulnerable, especially now.
Additionally, I ask that you help schools by providing states with increased funding for teachers, school leaders, and families so that they have the tools needed to teach and support students during this time. States should also be supported with funding to allow for an extended school year and other supplemental programs and services if necessary.
Please support students with learning disabilities and their families who rely upon IDEA to have equitable access to free and appropriate education.
As the U.S. Congress deliberates on a stimulus package to address the COVID-19 epidemic, Dyslexia Advocacy Action Group has learned that Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-TN) has offered a proposal that would give the U.S. Secretary of Education authority to approve state waiver requests for any statutory or regulatory requirement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for one year, along with the permission of extensions.
This provision harms the rights and protections of children with learning disabilities including Child Find, a free appropriate public education (FAPE), and Individualized Education Program (IEP, all procedural safeguards, re-evaluations, related services and accommodations.)
As the voice of students with learning disabilities, LDA cannot stand by and allow this provision to be included.
LDA is here to support our members and affiliates as they participate in letting Congress know this provision shouldn’t be included. We’ve crafted an email for you, just add your comments and your name and contact information and the email will be automatically sent to your Senators and Representatives.
Click on Senator Gillibrand and Schumer below, copy and paste letter into their forms.
Ask them to protect the rights of students with learning disabilities.
Dear Senator,
As a constituent and concerned member of Dyslexia Advocacy Action Group I urge you to reject any provision that would provide waiver authority to the Secretary of Education regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Over 7 million children, including more than 2 million with specific learning disabilities, rely on IDEA to receive necessary special education supports and services.
The COVID-19 outbreak has placed a tremendous and unprecedented strain on schools and districts, and I understand the challenges and need for flexibility; however, it is imperative that we find solutions that do not put our children’s education at risk by undoing all of their civil and educational rights. We must protect our most vulnerable, especially now.
Additionally, I ask that you help schools by providing states with increased funding for teachers, school leaders, and families so that they have the tools needed to teach and support students during this time. States should also be supported with funding to allow for an extended school year and other supplemental programs and services if necessary.
Please support students with learning disabilities and their families who rely upon IDEA to have equitable access to free and appropriate education.
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