- Education
NDRN Opposes Delay for Disproportionality Regulations
December 14, 2017
On December 14, NDRN issued a press statement regarding the Trump administration's Unified Agenda which signaled intent to issue a NPRM on whether regulations on racial disproportionality in special education should be delayed.
Statement - Education
Students with Disabilities in Voucher Programs Losing Rights, Government Study Says
December 12, 2017
WASHINGTON – NDRN is pleased to see the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) report dated November 16, 2017, entitled “Private School Choice: Federal Actions Needed to Ensure Parents Are Notified About Changes in Rights for Students with Disabilities.” NDRN applauds the light this report shines on issues concerning students attending…
Press Release - Education
NDRN Letter of Opposition to H.R. 4508, the PROSPER Act
December 11, 2017
NDRN sent a letter in opposition to H.R. 4508, the PROSPER Act, the House of Representative's reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.
Statement - Education
Trump Administration Relies on Shaky Data when Making Decisions on School Discipline Reform
December 8, 2017
WASHINGTON – At a briefing today at the United States Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR), speakers said the Trump Administration plans to dramatically alter 2014 discipline guidance meant to protect students of color with disabilities from discrimination. In support of rescinding this Obama era guidance, the speakers used dubious…
Press Release - Education
NDRN Joins Amicus in Service Animal Case
November 21, 2017
NDRN joined three other national and state disability rights organizations in an amicus in support of appellant’s argument that the IDEA’s exhaustion requirement should not apply in a case where a school district refused to allow a student to bring a service animal to school.
Amicus Brief
