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On Capitol Hill
Congress and the Obama Administration are making decisions that affect students and adults with learning disabilities (LD). Learn how you can work with us to make sure the specific needs of people with LD are fully considered in the development of national policies.
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Active Action Alert Help Fix No Child Left Behind
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!
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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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Policy Agenda
NCLD makes specific recommendations on the policy issues that impact the everyday lives of students with LD. Learn more about what we are telling Congress about key education legislation.
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Federal Laws & LD
The major laws that protect individuals with LD are the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Elementary Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind, The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
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Policy-Related Publications
We provide accurate and data-driven information and recommendations to policy makers and the media to positively influence the education and disability policy debate.
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NCLD Parent Leader Team
NCLD's Parent Leader team serves as informal advisors, offering input and feedback on prevailing and emerging issues that stand in the way of children receiving the support they need to succeed. The Parent Leaders also help plan, develop and review NCLD informational resources to ensure that they address parents' ongoing needs.
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On behalf of the 2.4 million students with learning disabilities and the professionals who work with them, the National Center for Learning Disabilities appreciates your continued support.
Laura Kaloi, Public Policy Director,LD Advocate and Mom
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Featured Member of Congress
Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM)
Senator Bingaman is the senior senator from New Mexico and member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. He was elected to the Senate after serving as New Mexico’s State Attorney General. Within the HELP committee, he serves on both the Subcommittee of Children and Families and the Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging. Learn more ›
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