Stimulus plan falls short for people with disabilities, advocates say
Originally published April 3, 2020 by Disability Scoop
President Donald Trump signs the CARES Act, a $2 trillion stimulus bill in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the Oval Office of the White House late last week. (Erin Schaff/Pool/Getty Images/TNS)
A $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus plan signed by President Donald Trump offers some benefits to people with disabilities, advocates say, but may also prompt unprecedented changes to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The legislation provides extra funds for housing assistance, independent living centers and several Medicaid programs, but also instructs Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to report to Congress on recommended IDEA waivers.
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