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The National Center for Learning Disabilities is committed to ensuring that the rights of all individuals with learning disabilities (LD) are protected. Take part in our Action Alert activities to make your voice heard on Capitol Hill! For more information on how you can get involved, visit our Be an LD Advocate section and download our LD Advocates Guide.
Congress is debating right now whether to have full accountability for students with disabilities in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (currently known as No Child Left Behind). Act Now >
Millions of American children struggle with reading and writing. To help address this critical issue, the Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation (LEARN) Act invests $2.35 billion in literacy programs for kids of all ages with resources for teacher training, state literacy teams, and innovative approaches to learning. Act Now >
At a time when school budgets face cuts from sequestration, this legislation creates a necessary grant program to develop and strengthen high-quality pathways into the teaching profession, especially in high needs schools. Every student, no matter their background, deserves a fully prepared and qualified teacher. Act Now >
Congress must decide how to deal with automatic funding cuts (called “sequestration” — a major part of the looming fiscal cliff) to both military and domestic spending programs. Funding to support education and other programs that serve individuals with LD will be greatly impacted. NCLD urges you to contact your Representative and Senators to say: Don’t Cut Our Kids' Education! Act Now >
The Keeping All Students Safe Act in both the House and Senate is intended to help reduce the use and abusive practice of secluding and restraining students. NCLD urges you to contact your Representative and Senator to support this important legislation. Act Now >
The Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2013, also known as the ABLE Act of 2013 (S. 313/H.R. 647), would enable parents to establish an account for their children with disabilities to accrue tax-free savings without risking loss of other vital governmental benefits. NCLD urges you to contact your Representative and Senator to support this important legislation. Act Now >
The Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 1648/S.506), in both the House and Senate, for the first time establishes a federal definition of bullying and protects students, including students with disabilities. Act Now >
The IDEA Fairness Restoration Act will allow parents to recover expert witness fees in due process hearings and litigation under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). NCLD urges you to contact your Representative and Senator to support this important legislation. Act Now >
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