DRTx in the News
Below you’ll find some of the news coverage about how Disability Rights Texas is making an impact for people with disabilities in Texas.
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From NewsWest9: On Wednesday, Disability Rights Texas filed a complaint with the Texas Education Agency about Ector County ISD, claiming they had violated a federal law…They claim that the district …
From the Texas Tribune: Advocates and parents raised concerns that voucher recipients who choose private school would no longer be protected by federal law. “Our public school enrollment is growing. …
From Houston Landing: Ever since Texas Senate Bill 1 was introduced in 2021,…opponents have argued that the bill actually inhibits Texans from voting by adding barriers to the process that …
From CBS Austin: “The clock is ticking for Austin ISD Board of Trustees to vote on the Texas Education Agency’s controversial order that would appoint a team of monitors over …
From a Press Release From League of Woman Voters: Lawsuit argues that Senate Bill 1 violates numerous federal laws. A federal judge will hear arguments starting today in a consolidated …
From KUT: “State education officials are changing course on plans to install a team to manage Austin ISD’s special education department. AISD interim Superintendent Matias Segura said Wednesday the Texas …
From the Texas Tribune: “In early 2019, a small group of foster parents clustered in the governor’s office, hoping months of working with the state would improve things for children …
From the Texas Tribune: “A Child Protective Services disability specialist says Texas’ foster care system isn’t preparing teens with cognitive disabilities and mental health challenges for adult life.” “’This is …
From Yahoo! News: “Texas lawmakers took a step in the right direction this session to keep students with disabilities safe at school, advocates say, but they didn’t go as far …
From Spectrum News: “In a last-ditch effort to pass a “school choice” bill this legislative session, Senate Republicans are coupling the contentious voucher-like program with a House bill related to …