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.
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