San Diego Unified is taking important steps to strengthen special education -- addressing systemic challenges, improving supports, and continuing to advocate for fair funding at the state and federal levels. Now, we need families and community members to add their voices.
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Please sign our petition urging Congress to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Sign the petition by clicking here! When IDEA passed in 1975, Congress committed to covering 40% of the additional cost of educating students with disabilities—but that promise has never been met. At San Diego Unified, IDEA currently covers only about 6% of special education costs -- the district spends $400M+ annually yet receives only $28M in IDEA funding.
The petition calls on Congress to pass the IDEA Full Funding Act and make good on their promise to support students with disabilities.
Sign the Petition: https://sdunified.info/petition