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Senate Republicans Welcome McMahon, the House Elects a New Education Chair Last week, in a round of introductory visits, Senate Republicans welcomed nominee Linda McMahon to Capitol Hill to discuss her vision as President-Elect Trump’s pick for Secretary of Education. Upon her confirmation, she is expected to oversee and steer Trump’s education-related campaign promises which in short are to halve the U.S. Department of Education’s budget, expand school choice, and revoke the Biden Administration Title IX regulations. Incoming Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) will lead McMahon’s nomination hearing -whose date is not yet set. Pivoting to the House, that body’s Leadership Committee has appointed Rep. Tim Wahlberg (R-MI) to serve as the new Chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee. Upon the announcement, Wahlberg stated that he has “served for sixteen years…and sought four waivers to stay [on the Committee] …that says something about my passion for this committee.” Regarding his priorities for the coming two years, he has publicly indicated that his top goals are to bolster school choice, make college more affordable, enhance apprenticeships and internships, and pass a bipartisan short-term Pell Grant bill. 

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Join the Parent Committee Meeting of COPAA with Missy A. and Theresa S. At this meeting the committee will discuss - Conflict Resolution Parents will also learn about upcoming events and resources, review what resources are available to COPAA parent members, and more. Please note that the Committee Meetings are ONLY open to members. If you're interested in becoming a member, please DM (direct message) COPAA for a scholarship. In your message, describe your situation, and we will reply with a code for parent membership. For more information or registration visit: https://lnkd.in/eJtaCsJn #COPAA #ParentCommittee

We’re conducting a national survey to investigate disparities related to Section 504, including access, quality of plans, services, and barriers. - https://lnkd.in/er8AK-j8 Please take a moment to share this survey with anyone you believe could benefit from participating. Your help in spreading the word is greatly appreciated, especially regarding Section 504. Thank you for your support! #COPAA #Vanderbilt #DisabilityRights #Section504 #InclusionMatters

Students Deserve Effective Communication We are Leading the Charge to Protect and Advance the Rights of Students As featured in Special Ed Connection, COPAA played a leading role in four out of the five Top 5 Cases for Effective Communication under the ADA. This area is just one of the many in which our members are at the forefront of vindicating the civil rights of children with disabilities: The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) requires that public entities, including school districts, “take appropriate steps to ensure that communications with applicants, participants, members of the public, and companions with disabilities are as effective as communications with others.” 28 C.F.R. § 35.160. We’re so proud of what we’re accomplishing this year and there is so much work to do! Being part of this community means financially supporting the work and keeping more work happening. We are asking our members, attorneys, advocates and families to give generously and take a stand for student and parent rights. Donate to keep this work going! - https://lnkd.in/eUs7m6gw

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A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined our Parent Committee meeting tonight! Your thoughts and contributions make all the difference. ✨ We’re excited to announce that our next gathering will be all about Conflict Resolution! Join us on January 20, 2025, at 6 PM as we dive deep into this important topic. 📅 Save the date, and let’s work together to build a stronger community! Special shoutout to Missy A. and Theresa S. for their awesome support! #ParentCommittee #CommunityEngagement #ConflictResolution #COPAA

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Do you have questions about IEP Development? Join us for our Parent Committee Meeting on Monday, December 16th at 6 PM with Missy A. and Theresa S. They’re ready and eager to help you navigate your concerns. Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved! ➡️ Register today and be part of the conversation! 🔗For more information or registration visit: https://lnkd.in/eJtaCsJn We look forward to seeing you there! #IEPDevelopment #ParentCommittee #SupportOurChildren #COPAA

Only 80 days until the big conference! Have you secured your spot yet? Don’t miss out on the **Early Bird Discount** for the Main Conference—save $50 if you register by **January 25, 2025, at midnight Eastern Time!** Join us for an incredible experience featuring: 🔹 Bootcamp 🔹 Pre-Conference Sessions 🔹 Main Conference Register for everything today to grab the best deal! ⏰✨ #Conference2025 #EarlyBird #NetworkingOpportunity #COPAA