NASDSE Comments on Proposed Changes to the SPP/APR Indicators - To view NASDSE's comments, click here.
NASDSE OPPOSES THE MILITARY VOUCHER PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - NASDSE sent a letter opposing Amendment #94 to the National Authorization Act for FY 12 for the military voucher program for students with special needs. To read the letter, click here.
NASDSE SUPPORTS H.R. 2218 - NASDSE sent a letter in support of H.R. 2218, the “Empowering Parents Through Quality Charter Schools Act.” To read the letter, click here.
NASDSE SUPPORTS IDEA FULL FUNDING - NASDSE sent a letter in support of the IDEA Full Funding Act, S. 1403, that was introduced by Senator Harkin. To read the letter, click here.
NASDSE OPPOSES S. 1250 - NASDSE sent a letter opposing S. 1250,the GREAT Teachers and Principals Act, that would provide grants to states for teacher preparation for alternate certification but fails to acknowledge the special skills that teachers who teach students with disabilities need. To read the letter, click here.
NASDSE Government Relations Priorities for 2011
- IDEA implementation (and work on reauthorization principles)
- ESEA reauthorization
- FY 11 appropriations/FY 12 budget and appropriations
- Data issues (including SPP/APR concerns)
- Economic recovery issues (e.g., ARRA reporting)
- Seclusion and restraint legislation
- Reauthorization of Workforce Investment Act (includes voc rehab)
- Health care reform implementation
- School choice (includes charter schools/virtual school issues/vouchers)
- Early childhood
- Autism
- Medicaid (special ed-related concerns)
- Foster care
- New Congress issues
- Respite care
NASDSE House Vote on DC Vouchers - NASDSE has sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives opposing H.R. 471, the Scholarships for Opportunity Results (SOAR) Act which would expand the District of Columbia private school voucher program. To read the letter, click here.
NASDSE Supports the Elimination of Corporal Punishment in Schools - On July 20, 2010, NASDSE wrote a letter to Representative McCarthy in support of H.R. 5628, the "Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act", which would ban the use of corporal punishment in schools. To read the letter, click here.
NASDSE Urges Ever Member of Congress to Write to Secretary Duncan - On Monday, March 29th, NASDSE wrote to every member of Congress urging them to contact Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and tell him to cancel a proposed data collection on comprehensive early intervening services and state determinations of local school districts. NASDSE believes that the proposed data collection is too costly at a time when school districts are laying off teachers and states are facing severe budget shortfalls. To read the letters to Congress, click here.
NASDSE Comments on Proposed OSEP Data Collection - NASDSE recently submitted comments to the Department of Education on a proposed data collection: Notice of Proposed Information Collection Request: Report on IDEA Part B Maintenance of Effort Reduction and Coordinated Early Intervening Services. NASDSE's comments reflect the belief that this data collection is cost prohibitive and will not contribute towards improved outcomes for children. Click here to access NASDSE's comments.
NASDSE Comments on the Obama Administration's Blueprint for Reform - NASDSE recently submitted comments to the Administration on the Department's "A Blueprint for Reform". Click here to access NASDSE's comments.
NASDSE Releases Priorities for the Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act - NASDSE recently released its priorities for the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Click here to access NASDSE's priorities.
NASDSE Government Relations Priorities for 2010
NASDSE Board of Directors adopted Government Relations priorities for 2010. The new priorities include:
- IDEA implementation (and work on reauthorization principles)
- ESEA reauthorization
- FY11 appropriations
- Data issues (includes SPP/ARR issues)
- ARRA (economic recovery, jobs bill)
- Seclusion and restraint legislation
- Reauthorization of Workforce Investment Act
- Health care reform
- School choice (charter school/virtual school issues/vouchers)
- Early childhood
- Autism
- Medicaid (special ed-related concerns)
- Foster care
NASDSE Urges Congress to Support H.R. 4247 - NASDSE recently wrote to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives urging them to vote in favor of H.R. 4247, the "Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act." This legislation is designed to help schools put into place policies that would prevent restraining or secluding students and ensuring that all students and school staff are safe. The bill also calls for reporting of incidents. Click here to read a copy of the letter.
NASDSE Supports New Senate Bill on Seclusion and Restraint - NASDSE has sent a letter with qualified support to co-sponsors Senator Dodd (D-CT) and Burr (R-NC) for their new, revised bill on seclusion and restraint. To view a copy of the letter, please click here. |