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Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: Protecting the Legal and Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities and their Families Nationwide
USA
Joined May 2009
We're incredibly grateful to Murray, Baldwin, Sanders, Schumer, & all our colleagues for their unwavering support in protecting the Dept of ED! Your commitment to the rights of students w/disabilities is crucial. https://t.co/0HagNzzd7e
#SupportEducation #ProtectIDEA
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Family of student w/autism wins in the Fifth Circuit in Extended School Year case On November 21, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit handed down a victory for a student with a disability. https://t.co/tYSfIj9nee
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⏳ 90 days until we learn, connect & advocate together! 📅 Hill Day: Mar 3–4 📅 Pre-Conf: Mar 5–6 Main Conf: Mar 7–8 SRI for ages 14–19: learn rights, build advocacy, create IEP presentations. 👉 Register now: https://t.co/1WAaYW9VIW
#COPAA2026 #SRI2026
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Thank you Senators for celebrating and issuing a resolution about IDEA today. We appreciate the bipartisan support for this lifeline law mandating that every child needs to learn according to their unique needs. 🔗 https://t.co/4JY4cpe5gE
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Join us TONIGHT at 9 PM EDT for Advocate Late Nite! Don't miss out as David & Cynthia dive into an important discussion about COPAA’s Strategic Plan. #AdvocateLateNite #COPAA #StrategicPlan #joinusnow
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We can't, in our wildest imagination, understand how the secretary can fulfill her obligation under the law with so few staff,says our CEO. Denise Marshall. Read more about this important issue in the @NPR article.
npr.org
The Trump administration has fired, or tried to fire, many of the federal staff members who manage and enforce federal disability law in schools.
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The Education Dept is weighing lifting the SPED age limit from 21 to 22, aligning with neighboring states. Advocates say it could mean more support & opportunity for adult students with disabilities https://t.co/MIJTuhlJiw
#SpecialEducation #IDEA #Equity #Transition #EdPolicy
idahoednews.org
Court decisions in neighboring states have required increasing the age limit to 22. Idaho currently funds services for students until they turn 21.
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This #GivingTuesday, join Denise Marshall, CEO of COPAA, in our mission to protect the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Your support is vital in helping us advocate for the rights of all students. https://t.co/RTtsmE6CTs
#GivingTuesday #COPAA
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GivingTuesday is almost here! But you don't have to wait to make a difference! Your support is crucial in expanding COPAA’s reach and protecting students. Together, we can make a powerful impact. Give today! https://t.co/RTtsmE7aJ0
#GivingTuesday #SupportStudents #COPAA
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Join COPAA for an Attorney Roundtable on December 3rd at 1 PM ET with Alexis Casillas, Esq., covering Litigation Strategies. Exclusive to COPAA attorney members. Register for free: https://t.co/zVdkRor1hz
#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #LitigationStrategies
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More teachers are turning to AI to draft IEPs—but advocates warn of risks to privacy, accuracy & IDEA compliance. ⚠️ Students’ rights must come first! https://t.co/XxQrpWauUS
#SpecialEducation #AI #IEPs #EdTech #Inclusion #Equity #ProtectIDEA
disabilityscoop.com
The number of teachers using AI to develop individualized education programs for students with disabilities is surging, but so too are questions about what role the technology should play.
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Celebrating 50 years of IDEA! From UDL to PBIS, teletherapy & Bookshare, innovation in special education keeps driving equity in the regular classroom https://t.co/mPbnt6HvxI
#SpecialEducation #IDEA50 #Innovation #UDL #PBIS #EdTech #Inclusion
k12dive.com
The landmark law has become the catalyst for legions of innovative practices and tools to make learning more accessible.
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🎉 We’re 95 days away from the 28th Annual COPAA Conference! This year, your voice matters more than ever. Let’s learn, connect & advocate together. 👉 Join us, we need you. Register now: https://t.co/1WAaYW9VIW
#COPAA2026 #Advocacy
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Why I Give — Jesse Cutler, Esq. COPAA Board Chair Your gift to COPAA strengthens the movement for educational equity. Together, we build the collective strength of a movement that changes lives. Donate today: https://t.co/SQZusbzbJ5
#EducationEquity #DonateNow #COPAA
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Our allies at @TheArcUS join the lawsuit that asserts that recent mass layoffs and other efforts to stop the @usedgov Dept of ED's work have stripped away essential protections for students with disabilities. https://t.co/Fp9DbAX8mR
#protectourchildren
thearc.org
At the center of the case is a question with national impact: What happens to students with disabilities when the very offices that support them and protect their education rights are gone?
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Disability related complaints in Durham, NC sch are rising w/school district paying out $1.3m in settlements & families say it’s no mystery why. Staff shortages, missed services, & inconsistent support are leaving students behind. Demands accountability. https://t.co/0chj5M6suR
heraldsun.com
The settlements involve families arguing their special-needs child’s right to a free and appropriate public education aren’t being met.
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In Ohio, the failure of a tax levy means a school serving children with developmental disabilities is being forced to close impacting 200 families who rely on its specialized care & education. https://t.co/xQTLDMd7sx
#SPED #EducationCrisis #OhioNews #SupportOurKids #Decision2025
wsaz.com
The closings will affect more than 200 families, including 55 students at the Open Door School, which educates children with developmental disabilities.
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Congress prioritized students with disabilities 50 years ago and must do so again. #ProtectIDEA #IDEA50
https://t.co/jrckECXxVj
docs.google.com
Please sign the Shared Principles document. The principles are listed below and can also be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qMA8vfjcirgnk25z8wGYdhavaLNetFz3LAfbL7EAjbE/edit?usp=shar...
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