Policy & Advocacy

The Voice for Leaders in the Field of Special Education 

Leader Panel

  • Routinely engages with federal agencies and legislators to benefit students with disabilities and provide a voice to leaders in the field of special education
  • Prepares, organizes, and inspires units (subdivisions) to engage with legislators in advocacy at every level
  • Expands partnerships with fellow national organizations and other individual stakeholders 

AMICUS BRIEF

A.J.T. by and through her parents A.T. & G.T. v. Osseo Area Schools

An amicus brief (short for amicus curiae), is a legal document submitted by someone who is not a direct party in a case. The briefs are intended to provide additional information, legal arguments, and/or context that might help the court make a more informed decision. An amicus brief offers insights that extend beyond the perspectives of the involved parties. The main goal is to enrich the court's understanding by presenting broader viewpoints, expert analysis, or potential consequences of the ruling that may affect others outside the case. The briefs often highlight legal, societal, or policy considerations that the court might not otherwise hear from the litigants themselves. 
 
The School Superintendent's Association (AASA) and eight other education associations, including the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) partnered on this amicus brief in support of the respondents. 
View this amicus brief here
 

U.S. Supreme Court Case: Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board v. Drummond

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board v. Drummond, a pivotal case concerning the intersection of public education funding and religious institutions. The dispute centers on the proposed St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, which would be the nation's first publicly funded religious charter school.​ The case raises questions about whether publicly funded charter schools can be considered private entities and thus exempt from constitutional restrictions on state-sponsored religion. The Supreme Court's decision could have implications for the funding of religious schools within the public education system.

View this Oklahoma case here

 

US Department of Education Updates

CASE has a dedicated webpage in the Members Only section to provide real-time updates and important announcements from the U.S. Department of Education, ensuring members stay informed on the latest developments.

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OSERS Medicaid GuidanceMedicaid Funding for School-Based Services 

March 8, 2024, OSERS Step-by-Step Guidance: Using Medicaid Funds to Deliver Health Services to All Eligible Students

Use the link provided above to access the full guidance document.
 
 

 

 

New Medicaid Guidance Released Reducing Administrative Burden

The New Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guide, released on May 18, 2023, eliminates the requirement to obtain parental consent to bill Medicaid for school-based services. 

               Access CMS Guide Here               
                      
               Access Fact Sheet Here