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COPAA was proud to partner on the writing of this excellent opinion piece. Protect IDEA and our kids!

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McMahon's education plan breaks the law and denies students' rights | Opinion
What Linda McMahon dismisses as 'micromanagement' is, in reality, the implementation of our nation's special education law.
www.usatoday.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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The rights of children with disabilities are under threat.
Watch a National Town Hall where parents, educators & advocates discussed actions you can take to protect children with disabilities.
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Virtual Town Hall - To Protect Children with Disabilities & Protect IDEA
YouTube video by COPAA - Council of Parents Attorneys and Advocates
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November 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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In just 1 year, Trump reshaped education: slashed federal oversight, pushed state control, cut programs, weakened civil rights enforcement, & moved to dismantle the Dept. of Ed. ⚠️ Big shifts w/lasting impact
www.the74million.org/article/from...
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From Head Start to Civil Rights, 8 Ways Trump Reshaped Education in Just 1 Year
‘The breadth and scope … was pretty astonishing': Experts predict more 2026 unraveling in areas from special education oversight to immigration.
www.the74million.org
January 27, 2026 at 2:55 AM
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“The new administration has quietly rolled back their state oversight,” said Chris R,
Read more from the Chalkbeat article.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/2026/07/08/education-department-scaled-back-special-education-monitoring-report-says/
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Education Department scaled back special education monitoring visits under Trump: report
At the current pace, each state would see a federal auditor just once every 25 years. Recent monitoring reports have found a host of problems in how states support students with disabilities.
www.chalkbeat.org
July 9, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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Thank you, Senator Tim Kaine @kaine.senate.gov, for your commitment to IDEA and for supporting children with disabilities.
Let's protect education as we approach IDEA's 50th anniversary!
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November 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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We urge the Administration and Congress to protect children and immediately restore staffing and support at ED. It’s a moral and legal obligation for our nation's children.

Full statement here: drive.google.com/.../17y4itVS....

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October 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM