U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, will host an event on December 3 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The law is designed to support children with disabilities in their education by providing access to resources and training for teachers and parents.
The event will take place at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington. It is organized in collaboration with several organizations including the School Superintendents Association, the Center for Education Reform (CER), Stride, and the National Center for Learning Disabilities.
Senator Cassidy plans to discuss his legislative efforts aimed at strengthening IDEA. These include proposals such as the 21st Century Dyslexia Act. Speakers at the event will include Dr. Bill Cassidy; Senator Chris Van Hollen, who is a lead sponsor of a resolution recognizing IDEA’s anniversary; Jeanne Allen, founder and CEO of CER; Dr. Laura Cassidy, founder of Louisiana Key Academy Public Charter School; Liz Weintraub from the Association of University Centers on Disabilities; and Jeff Skowronek from Pepin Academies.
"IDEA provides children with disabilities the opportunity to reach their full potential and equips teachers and parents with more tools, training, and resources," according to the announcement from Senator Cassidy's office.
Members of the press who wish to attend are asked to RSVP in advance.
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