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 >

The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) has proposed a policy that could place tight restrictions on which students can use specific accommodations on tests. Put a stop to this by telling PARCC their policy is wrong. Follow NCLD"s instructions on how to submit a survey voicing your opposition to their proposed policy. 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 >

Congress is working on updating No Child Left Behind—the latest version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) —long overdue for reauthorization. Work is currently being carried out in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Each body has introduced a bill to update the central part of the law—Title I, Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged. The National Center for Learning Disabilities considers both bills to be insufficient and urges you to communicate with your elected officials about this issue.

In the Senate: On October 20, 2011, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee passed legislation that would reauthorize ESEA. Despite some improvements, the legislation seriously jeopardizes the law's central focus on improving the achievement of disadvantaged students, including the nation's 2.4 million students with learning disabilities. Next, this bill will move to the full Senate for consideration, so please voice your concerns to your Senators today! Act Now >

In the House: On January 6, 2012, the House Education and Workforce Committee introduced legislation to reauthorize Title I of ESEA. Called the "Student Success Act", the House bill represents a full retreat from accountability for all disadvantaged students including the 2.4 million students with learning disabilities. The committee will debate this bill in the coming weeks, so it is very important to ACT NOW to make your concerns known!
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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.
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