Policy Change: Stay Informed, Take Action.
Laws and policies shape access to speech therapy, education, and support for people with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). Staying informed helps us push for better services, secure funding, and hold leaders accountable. When we track policies, we can take action, contact legislators, and make real change happen.
National Advocacy:
CALL TO ACTION: CALL, WRITE, & MAIL YOUR STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL.
The three proposed bills—H.R. 899, H.R. 938, and the Returning Education to Our States Act—all seek to abolish the U.S. Department of Education, shifting control to states and local authorities. This would eliminate federal oversight, funding distribution, and enforcement of education laws. The biggest risks include weakened protections for special education and homeless youth, as programs like IDEA and McKinney-Vento rely on federal enforcement to ensure equal access. Without centralized funding and accountability, states may struggle to provide consistent support, leading to disparities in education quality and services for vulnerable students.
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