Bill of the Week: SB 568
March 21, 2025
Senate Bill 568 would restructure funding for special education programs in public schools. The bill was authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt.
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.
HB 1063 would create tenant legal service offices in local governments to assist low-income and disabled tenants. The bill was authored by Rep. Salman Bhojani.
TCDD Texas Legislative Halftime Update, Down Syndrome Advocacy Day at the Capitol, and hearings and bills to watch.
SB 57 would ensure public schools have safety plans and accommodations for students with disabilities during safety drills and disasters or emergencies. The bill was authored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini.
Council members awarded funding to continue ongoing projects, developed legislative advocacy strategies, and more.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Access free online trainings and advance your disability advocacy skills.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Council members awarded grant funding to continue ongoing projects, discussed initiatives to improve health equity and service delivery for Texans with disabilities, and more.
We invite you to learn more about the historic federal law that protects the rights and affirms the dignity of all Americans with disabilities.
In her role, TenBrink will lead all of TCDD’s leadership and advocacy efforts, including managing the Texas Partners in Policymaking program. TenBrink will also support TCDD’s coalition building and community engagement initiatives.
TCDD is seeking review panel members to evaluate grant proposals. Members of the review panel evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of proposals and develop group recommendations to the Council about funding.
Council members awarded funding for new and ongoing grant projects, heard presentations on legislative advocacy, and discussed public policy priorities.
We encourage you to celebrate the positive roles and recognize the unique needs of older adults and caregivers in your community.
