Washington will offer special education to students longer under new law

Washington will offer special education to students longer under new law

A new law triggered by a lawsuit will ensure public school students in Washington are offered special education instruction until they are 22 years old.Gov. Bob Ferguson signed legislation this week to extend the length of a student’s eligibility to the end of the school year in which they turn 22 or graduate high school, whichever comes sooner. The current age limit is 21.“As the son of a longtime special education teacher, I understand how imp…

Washington will offer special education to students longer under new law • Washington State Standard

A new law in Washington will assure students are offered special education services until they are 22. State Sen. Adrian Cortes, D-Battle Ground, a special education teacher, was the sponsor. He spoke of the need for increased funding and support for public schools at a February rally of educators, parents and students at the Washington state Capitol. (Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard)A new law triggered by a lawsuit will ensure public …

Special Education PTA Marks One Year With Plans to Expand

A year after its inception, Easton’s Special Education PTA is going strong and has plans to expand. Though its focus is on special education students, anyone can be involved with the group, accordi…

Federal Education Cuts Threaten Special Education Enforcement - Davis Vanguard

The U.S. Department of Education is facing staff reductions, regulatory rollbacks, and a political agenda that is undermining its ability to enforce federal disability law, resulting in an estimated 1.8 million students with disabilities not receiving the services they are entitled to.