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LDA Raises Concerns over IDEA and Section 504 Waivers to Secretary Betsy DeVos

  • Writer: Learning Rights Law Center
    Learning Rights Law Center
  • Apr 3, 2020
  • 1 min read

Updated: Aug 3, 2021


The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) has submitted a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos related to concerns about a provision included in the recently enacted H.R. 748 (CARES Act). LDA along with 39 national and state organizations, on behalf of parents, families, and educators of individuals with learning disabilities, urged the U.S. Department of Education to reconsider offering any recommendations to Congress for additional waivers needed for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, pursuant to Section 3511 of the CARES Act. Any additional waivers would significantly roll back civil rights protections for students with disabilities, including individuals with learning disabilities.


We share LDA's concerns - click the link below to read their entire statement!



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CORTEZ JAMILA
CORTEZ JAMILA
May 26

The Learning Disabilities Association's concern about IDEA and Section 504 waivers is crucial for protecting student rights. I've been following how these policy shifts impact families navigating special education services. https://grok-imagine-ai.net

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May 24

The LDA's concern about IDEA and Section 504 waivers is really important. These protections are lifelines for families, and I don't think the potential loss of individualized support is getting enough attention. I've been using https://3daimaker.com

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May 23

LDA's letter on IDEA and Section 504 waivers is a critical move for families like mine, but I wonder how LDA plans to support grassroots advocacy in states with the most restrictive policies. I've been using https://aivideomeme.com

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