This is a time of great uncertainty. The schools are closed through the end of the school year (at least). Some schools have been offering online services during the school closure while others have perhaps relied on packets. It is certainly much different than the education that was provided before the school closure. For some students with disabilities, the change to online school may have been helpful. But more than likely, it has been a struggle with parents shouldering e

On September 10, 2014, Senator Tom Harkin introduced two bills designed to fulfill the original promise of the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) -- IDEA Full Funding Act and IDEA Fairness Restoration Act. Senator Harkin said: “Passing these critical bills will provide much-needed financial relief to already-strapped school districts and ensure parents are able to advocate for the high-quality education their children deserve without being hit with burdensome