The resources, leadership, and policies that we as school board members and school leaders put in place this new school year for our students’ success can impact generations to come, says NSBA’S 2019-2020 President ElizaBeth “Beth” Branham.

Special education students enrolled in career technical education classes demonstrate better school completion and graduation rates. They also equip students with the important skills needed to succeed in life, helping them transition into adulthood and close the achievement gap.

In 2017-18, approximately 6.9 million students attended special education in K-12 public schools. As participation rates continue to grow, a fully-funded Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is more important than ever.