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Category Archives: U.S. Congress
Congressmen Respond to the President’s State of the Union
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. On Wednesday, we featured CEC’s response to President Obama’s third State of the Union Address. In addition to our response, here are several other responses from prominent members of Congress that are … Continue reading
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The State of the Union: Education is a Priority
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Last night, President Obama delivered his third State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. In a much anticipated speech, the President focused sharply on the need for more … Continue reading
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Sen. Harkin Introduces New Restraint and Seclusion Bill
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Just before last year ended, Senator Harkin introduced a new piece of legislation addressing the use of restraint and seclusion in public schools, the Keeping our Students Safe Act, S. 2020. CEC, … Continue reading
Posted in Administration, CEC Legislative Action Center, Restraint and Seclusion, U.S. Congress
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Speak out on behalf of special education and share your story with CEC!
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Every year, CEC publishes the Federal Outlook for Exceptional Children, providing an overview of federally-funded programs – IDEA and Javits grants – that impact the lives of children and youth with disabilities … Continue reading
Posted in IDEA Early Intervention, IDEA Preschool, IDEA School Aged, Opportunities for Advocacy, U.S. Congress
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We have a Federal Budget! Where do special and gifted education stand?
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. At what seemed like the very last minute, Congress and the President agreed on a budget to fund the federal government, at least until the end of September, 2012 – notably, just … Continue reading
Posted in Gifted and Talented, IDEA Early Intervention, IDEA Preschool, IDEA School Aged, U.S. Congress
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We have a Federal Budget!
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Another federal government shut down has been averted, at least until the end of September, 2012. On Saturday, the House and Senate passed a full year omnibus (one bill that funds almost … Continue reading
Posted in IDEA Early Intervention, IDEA Preschool, IDEA School Aged, Race to the Top, U.S. Congress
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New Report Uncovers Charter Schools Excluding Students with Significant Disabilities in Florida
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. A new report by the Miami Herald and StateImpact Florida – a National Public Radio initiative - confirms CEC’s ongoing concern that many charter schools are failing to serve students with disabilities, … Continue reading
Posted in IDEA School Aged, Safe and Positive School Climate, U.S. Congress, U.S. Department of Education
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1.5% Cut: If applied to all of FY12, how much will IDEA lose?
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Congress has still not acted to fund fiscal year 2012. Although it appears something may happen this week, no final details have been released about the education budget. One issue CEC has … Continue reading
Round Three of the Race-to-the-Top Grants Now Open
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Two weeks ago, the nine finalists for the Race-to-the-Top grants were able to begin the application process for the $200 million available through round three. These applications will be tailored to focus … Continue reading
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CEC Joins Hundreds of National Groups Opposing the Balanced Budget Amendment
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. As budget battles rage on and we prepare to hear next week from the Supercommittee, CEC joined 277 national groups in a letter to Congress opposing passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment. … Continue reading
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