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Dan Patrick endorses Texas House’s voucher plan, clearing path to final approval
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The lieutenant governor proposes that the Texas Senate adopt the House bill, which would eliminate a negotiation over the two versions and cement the victory for supporters.
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Texas House OKs bill that gives schools more latitude to discipline students
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A last-minute amendment would require students to go to alternative education settings if they attack a teacher or make terroristic threats.
A new freebie! View a presentation by Cynthia Buechler covering important autism-related legal cases and how they impact you, your district and your students. Free to view on our YouTube channel:![]()
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"2024 in Review": A Look at the Legal Cases and their Impact for Future Planning
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Recorded in February 2024. Cynthia Buechler, school law attorney, covers recent autism-related legal cases and what they mean for your district, your staff ...
TEA’s Do Not Hire registry growing each year
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The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Do Not Hire registry is growing each year.
It's World Autism Awareness Day: What are the symbols, colors for autism? There are a few
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The UN officially created World Autism Awareness Day in 2007. Learn more about this year's theme, and the symbols and colors used for neurodivergence.
House committee considering a cap on school voucher spending, increases to public school funding
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The House Public Education Committee released new proposals for creating education savings accounts and determining how much state funds public districts get. But a scheduled meeting about the bills w...
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SAVE THE DATES! Our NELI Spring Conferences are set for June 5 & 6! Both the 504 Academy and Assessment Boot Camp will be virtual conferences, topics and speakers available soon!![]()
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National Educators Law Institute | Conferences
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Our NELI Autism & Disabilities Conference is scheduled for April 10! Registration open SOON! Download the Conference Brochure
Special education leaders share advice for aspiring administrators
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Staying connected to students and prioritizing self-care are valued approaches to leadership, say former and current special education administrators.
Texas AG Ken Paxton accuses Coppell ISD of violating Texas’ “critical race theory” ban
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The attorney general office’s lawsuit is based on an undercover video published in February by a conservative activist group.
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Underprepared teachers have been tied to student learning losses. But amid a teacher shortage crisis, school leaders fear the restrictions will lead to fewer instructors in their classrooms.
Texas Senate passes bills to fight AI-generated sexual images of children, non-consenting adults
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The Texas Legislature is working on several bills that could introduce more protections against AI-generated explicit images used for harassment and the production of child sexual assault materials...
The 10-minute 'gold-standard' autism test that spots disorder quicklyA 'seismic' increase in autism awareness in recent years has seen the NHS recommend people take 10-question quiz - backed by Cambridge University academics.
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Debate on House’s school voucher bill centers on a question: Should wealthy Texans be included?
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In a hearing on House Bill 3, Republicans argued the program should be open to all students while Democrats criticized outcomes in other states.
How Students Literally ‘Work Out’ Behavior Problems | NEA
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Strenuous activity during the school day helps students manage their behavior.
The Art of Guiding Young Adults with ADHD Into the World
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“You can’t make your child think that the world doesn’t suck. But you can explore — in a non-judgmental, non-hostile way — why your child thinks the world sucks, and whether they can partici...
Texas schools are required to improve accommodations for dyslexic students by this summer
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Parents applaud the move as much needed even as school district voice concerns about adequate funding.NELI
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