Political Quotes

“It improves communications between parents and appropriate school personnel related to the development of the individual education plan. It reduces the number of reevaluations required for students whose disability does not change as they age and progress through school. They ensure that the Federal dollars for IDEA flow to the local districts and cannot be diverted for other State purposes. Very important. Continues to send the majority of Federal funds to local school districts where children are served. It protects parents from being forced to medicate their children. The NCLB ensures, of course, that all children will be taught by highly qualified teachers. All children need to be taught by highly qualified teachers, and special education teachers are particularly in demand. To meet that goal, the NCLB is providing dramatic funding increases for teacher quality grants, and funds can be used for training and professional development specifically for special education teachers.”