Coronavirus Stimulus Plan Could Weaken Protections For Students With Disabilities
Originally published March 20, 2020 by Disability Scoop
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, pictured in 2017, was on Capitol Hill this week testifying about the Trump administration's budget request. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/TNS)
Education and disability advocates warn proposed legislation from Congress designed to deal with the spread and impact of the coronavirus could open the door to the notion of watering down the landmark Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.Education and disability advocates warn proposed legislation from Congress designed to deal with the spread and impact of the coronavirus could open the door to the notion of watering down the landmark Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
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