In which states will scholarships be available?
Scholarships will be available to residents of all 50 states and DC as long as the states opt in and provide a list of approved [...]
How are scholarships funded?
The funds are generated by donors who receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit for contributions to nonprofit scholarship organizations.
The Regents claim this is just a clarification, not a new rule. Is it true that children already have no due-process rights?
No. For decades, State Review Officers and hearing officers have affirmed that parents may bring cases about failures to implement IESP services. This proposed rule [...]
Aren’t hearings just a way for providers to make more money? Why can’t all children get services directly from DOE providers or at standard rates?
Hearings exist because the DOE consistently fails to deliver services that students are legally entitled to. Many families resort to private providers only after waiting [...]
How might a new Mayoral administration affect this?
While the DOE’s leadership may change, this amendment is a state regulation, not a city policy. A supportive mayor could improve DOE cooperation, but only [...]
Can this be fixed by changing the law?
Yes — if the Regents move forward, the Legislature could act to restore due-process protections. However, this would require strong advocacy in the face of [...]
If Agudah is going to sue anyway, why should I bother commenting?
First of all, Agudah is carefully examining all options and may not choose to sue. Because lawsuits alone aren’t guaranteed — and they’re not enough. [...]
Didn’t Agudah win a lawsuit against a similar regulation last year?
No. The court did not rule on the substance of that case. The injunction was actually denied as the issue was moot since the State [...]
The State says parents can use ERES, state complaints, or litigation. Why are impartial hearings still necessary?
Because none of those alternatives work the same way: ERES is run by the DOE’s own lawyers — not neutral or independent. The state complaint [...]
What are the real solutions?
The real fix is not taking away parents’ rights — it’s addressing the system’s failures: Build a reliable pipeline of qualified therapists and teachers. Ensure [...]