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10.06.2026

Calling on IL and WI to Adopt Educational Freedom Tax Credit

Governors of Illinois and Wisconsin are Putting Special Education at Risk by Not Adopting Education Freedom Tax Credit While Wisconsin Governor Evers engages in political payola and Illinois Governor Pritzker…

Education
09.01.2026

As Wisconsin Begins First Day of School, National Autism Advocate Calls on State Superintendent Underly to Release Seclusion and Restraint Data As Required by Law

OCONOMOWOC, WISC. -  September 1st begins a new academic year for students in Wisconsin’s K-12 education system.  As neurodivergent students begin a new school year, State Superintendent of Public Instruction…

Education
06.19.2026

Wisconsin DPI Must Ensure all School Districts are Fully Complying with the IDEA Act after a Northwoods Region District Violated the Civil Rights of a Student with a Disability

Phillips School District Reaches Federal Settlement Following Failure to Implement IEP and the Exclusion of a Student with Disabilities from Field Trips OCONOMOWOC, WISC. – On June 17, 2026, Special…

Education
05.26.2026

Houston Independent School District Board Members Must Honor IDEA Act or Resign from Office

U.S. Department of Education Investigation puts Board Members of the Largest Public School District in Texas on Notice.  Board Members Must honor Houston ISD’s Obligation to Special Education Students or…

Education
03.18.2026

Why I Am Asking Congress to Investigate Wisconsin’s DPI

By Kyle Maichle, Americans for Autism Advocacy Wisconsin families and taxpayers deserve answers. Recent reporting has raised deeply troubling questions about how Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is handling federal…

Education
03.05.2026

Calls on Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation to Investigate Alleged Misuse of Special Education Funds at Wisconsin Dells Conference

Wisconsin Association of School Boards allows for Attendess at a Networking Social in Wisconsin Dells to Reimburse their Attendance Using Federal Special Education Funds.  This raise concerns if Wisconsin was…

Education
08.18.2025

Statement on Lawsuit Filed by Former University of Wisconsin Student Athletes in Federal Court

A lawsuit filed in the Western District of Wisconsin federal court alleges that a former women's basketball head coach penalized neurodivergent student athletes and violated privacy rights.  SUN PRAIRIE, WISC.…

Education
06.04.2025

Illinois Homeschooling Act Defeated as General Assembly Adjourns Spring Session

Members of Illinois Legislative Branch fail to resuscitate unpopular legislation as the Legislature ended spring session.  SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – The Illinois General Assembly took no further action House Bill 2827,…

Education
05.23.2025

Americans for Autism Advocacy Celebrates Legislative Victories in the First Quarter of 2025

Americans for Autism Advocacy submitted written testimony on legislation in Illinois, New Mexico, and Oregon. AFAA scored victories on seclusion and restraint legislation and standing up for privacy rights in…

Education
05.19.2025

Guiding Hands School Trial Cancelled Following Two Guilty Pleas in Max Benson Death

Cindy Keller, former Executive Director, and Staranne Meyers, Principal of Guiding Hands, pleaded guilty during a May 12th readiness conference. These guilty pleas preempted a potentially significant trial concerning seclusion…

Education