Disability advocates are warning Congress against reopening the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, saying even small changes could weaken protections for students with disabilities. The concerns come as the Education Department faces cuts and uncertainty.
Allegations involving the isolation of elementary students have triggered an investigation in a rural New York school district. State officials are reviewing the situation as staff members are placed on leave.
Families will receive about $10,300 per student for approved educational expenses or private-school tuition. Home-schoolers qualify for $2,000, while students with disabilities can receive up to $30,000.
