Newsletter 3, Nov. 2017
November 2017 Newsletter
Author: dhinrichsen
KASEA Legislative Update
KASEA Legislative Update June 16, 2017 Governor Brownback on Thursday signed SB 19 into law. As he signed, he took yet another swipe at the Legislature, chiding they missed an opportunity to reform and improve Kansas’ schools. SB 19 largely mirrors the former Read More …
Endrew F. v. Douglas Co. School District
April 10, 2017 The Endrew F. case was decided on March 22nd with the SCOTUS providing a unanimous decision that changes the standard by which an IEP is to be evaluated. This was a decision that was applauded by special Read More …
Deaf-Blind Funding Delay
March 15, 2017 Just wanted to acquaint everyone with an update regarding funding for our blind/low vision population. In 1879, the “Act to Promote the Education of the Blind” paved the way to providing an annual amount of money toward supplies Read More …
Marijuana and Autism
March 14, 2017 Medical marijuana and autism spectrum disorder. Two terms I never anticipated putting together in the same sentence. Until recently, that is. Seems that a discussion has been going on across the nation and it has come closer Read More …