SB 1447 directs TEA to adopt standards relating to the use of assistive technology as needed for individualized special education programs and 504 plans. It was authored by Sen. José Menéndez.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Disability advocates are urging Texas lawmakers to take bold action on closing a $1.7 billion annual shortfall in state funding for special education.
Senate Bill 568 would restructure funding for special education programs in public schools. The bill was authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt.
Legislative proposals that would use public funding for private school education have sparked significant concerns from disability advocates.
SB 1447 directs TEA to adopt standards relating to the use of assistive technology as needed for individualized special education programs and 504 plans. It was authored by Sen. José Menéndez.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Disability advocates are urging Texas lawmakers to take bold action on closing a $1.7 billion annual shortfall in state funding for special education.
Senate Bill 568 would restructure funding for special education programs in public schools. The bill was authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt.
Legislative proposals that would use public funding for private school education have sparked significant concerns from disability advocates.
SB 1447 directs TEA to adopt standards relating to the use of assistive technology as needed for individualized special education programs and 504 plans. It was authored by Sen. José Menéndez.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Disability advocates are urging Texas lawmakers to take bold action on closing a $1.7 billion annual shortfall in state funding for special education.
Senate Bill 568 would restructure funding for special education programs in public schools. The bill was authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt.
Legislative proposals that would use public funding for private school education have sparked significant concerns from disability advocates.
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