Testimonials from D.C. parents highlighting these challenges are included in the Committee’s report, including from AJE’s own Nadia Roberts.
Based on these findings, the Committee produced recommendations for the Commission’s consideration, including fully funding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and enforcing civil rights protections across settings and placements to ensure students with disabilities receive the special education and related transportation services they are entitled to.
Chair Wayne Heard said, “We are appreciative of the parents, caregivers, teachers and professionals who provided insightful testimony for this study. There is a duty and privilege to exhaust measures in support of parents and teachers by providing critical education services and resources to all students. The Committee intends that the recommendations put forth in our report be considered by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Congress, and relevant stakeholders in fulfilling the purpose of existing laws.”
AJE is thankful for the Committee’s work and recommendations and look forward to seeing the impact of the Committee’s efforts.
You can find more information about the Commission and its work here.
The Policy Brief is available here and also here dc-sac-policy-brief
The Report is available here and also here dc-report_special-education
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