IAC 14th Annual Conference

This session will provide a high-level overview of recent federal developments affecting education and disability policy, with a particular focus on special education, highlighting where things stand now, what changes and proposals are emerging in Washington, and what to watch as Congress moves through the upcoming federal budget process.While acknowledging the real challenges facing public education and disability rights, the presentation will also highlight areas of momentum, resilience, and opportunity. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the federal landscape, practical context for ongoing conversations in their communities, and a sense of where advocacy efforts can still make a meaningful difference.