Could proposed changes involving IDEA, Medicaid funding, and school-based health services affect parental consent and extend beyond children currently receiving special education services? In this urgent discussion, Common Core Diva Lynne Taylor joins Virginians for Children First to break down proposed federal changes involving the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Medicaid reimbursement for services provided to children. The conversation examines parental consent, special education, homeschooling, private schools, medical and health-related services, federal technical assistance, and concerns about whether policies originally associated with students with disabilities could ultimately reach a much broader population of children. Parents are encouraged to read the federal proposal, understand how IDEA and Medicaid intersect, and participate in the public-comment process rather than waiting until policy changes have already been implemented.
On Wednesday, July 26, Lynne Taylor broke down the current proposed revisions involving IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). In this discussion, we break the information down further to make it easier for parents and families to understand.
Topics include:
- Homeschool families
- Private schools
- Vaccines
- Medical services provided to children
- Parental consent
- Medicaid funding and IDEA
- Federal involvement
GET IN THE ARENA!
Live with Lynne Taylor, aka Common Core Diva
Parents, this is an urgent call to action.
The U.S. Department of Education is seeking public comments regarding proposed changes involving the use of Medicaid funding for IDEA students.
Federal Register — Public Comment Information:
https://www.federalregister.gov/docum…
Questions raised in this discussion include:
Did you know the U.S. Department of Education is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the use of Medicaid funding for IDEA students?
Did you know the proposed changes may affect not only children with special needs, but potentially children without special needs as well?
Did you know concerns have been raised regarding how the proposed changes could affect parental consent?
Did you know the federal government has announced a new office for “technical assistance” intended to help streamline implementation of changes?
Join Lynne Taylor and Anne as they discuss what parents need to know.
Additional Resources
U.S. Department of Education announcement:
https://www.ed.gov/news/press-release…
Lynne Taylor / Common Core Diva articles:
https://www.commoncorediva.com/2023/0…
https://www.commoncorediva.com/2023/0…
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