Special Education at Risk: What's at Stake for Kids Like Kinsley?

The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) might be gutted. This could hurt many kids.

• 760,000 students in Wisconsin rely on these services.
• 120,000 of them have disabilities like dyslexia, Down syndrome, and autism.

Special Education is More Than Schoolwork

• It's about giving kids dignity.
• It's about seeing and valuing them for who they are.

OSEP is crucial.

• It guides schools.
• It supports teachers.
• It ensures equal access for all kids, no matter where they live.

Without OSEP, the System Could Fall Apart

• Kids might lose vital therapies.
• Families could be left alone to navigate complex services.
• Teachers would be stretched too thin.

This is not the system kids deserve.

Politics Should Not Divide Us on This Issue

• Parents, educators, and people from all political backgrounds agree.
• They want kids to learn, grow, and have a fair chance.
• Weakening OSEP breaks this shared commitment.
• It puts decades of progress at risk.

For Kids Like Kinsley, Special Education is Not Optional

• It's essential.
• It's a promise made by the country.
• A promise that must be kept.

Leaders in Wisconsin and Congress need to:

• Protect OSEP.
• Uphold the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Keep the door of opportunity open for every child.

Investing in Vulnerable Learners Strengthens the Nation

• It changes lives.
• It's time to act and protect special education.