URGE CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND IDEA THIS FRIDAY – The 25th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

by e-mail from the California State PTA

Legislation Action Alert July 23, 2015 Urge Congress to fully fund IDEA this FRIDAY Support education programs for students with disabilities As the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is commemorated tomorrow, WE NEED TO URGE CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. IDEA -- the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act -- contained a promise of 40-percent funding by the federal government. In the 40 years since its passage, IDEA's promise has never been fulfilled. That's why California State PTA's resolution "Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Underfunding" specifically calls for action on full IDEA funding. Take a few moments this Friday to have an impact on this important issue. Call or email members of Congress and the President and urge them to fully fund the IDEA promise.   Learn more about this important issue, which would benefit every school district in the state of California. Find out how much more funding would go to the schools in your county. Friday is one of two National Call-In Days initiated by the Coalition for Adequate Funding for Special Education. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, is the second. It marks the 40th anniversary of the passage of the federal IDEA.   This message was sent to all PTA Legislation Officers and subscribers to our Legislative Alerts and Sacramento Update publications. PASS IT ON: YOU DON”T HAVE TO BE A PTA MEMBER TO CARE ABOUT KIDS – YOU JUST HAVE TO CARE ABOUT KIDS!