Updates to the Texas Camera Law in Certain Special Education Settings
There have been updates to the camera law for self contained classrooms and other special education settings. The law also applies to open-enrollment charter schools. Some of the important changes include or clarifications: Video cameras must only be operated in settings in which a majority of the students in regular […]
House Bill 3 Includes Two New Provisions For Special Education Funding
House Bill 3 (HB 3) was passed by the 86th Texas Legislature in 2019 and signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott on June 11. As far as Special Education, HB 3 would require the state and districts to spend more on students with dyslexia or related learning disabilities, if […]
The Case for Inclusion 2019 Report
The Case for Inclusion 2019 Report published by United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) and the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia on how well state programs, primarily Medicaid, serve those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The states are ranked in […]
Texas Still Needs Assistance
Only 21 states received the “meets requirements” designation for the 2017-2018 school year. Texas received the “needs assistance” designation for IDEA Part C for the 2017-2018 school year as well as the 2016-2017 school year. See links below to see the 2018 & 2019 Determination Letters On State Implementation of […]
Updates on Special Education Issues from the 86th Legislative Session
Upcoming Facebook event on Wednesday that will provide an update on which special education issues were considered during the 86th Legislative session and how this may affect your child’s education. Update on the 86th Legislative Session – Webinar https://www.facebook.com/events/2222912738038487/ Article in the Houston Chronicle on how Special Education advocates felt […]