Rep. Scott Condemns Delay of Rule Addressing Inequities in Special Education
December 14, 2017
December 14, 2017
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Virginia, ranking Democratic member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following statement after the Department of Education intends to seek a comment period for a delay of the Equity in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act rule, which addresses disproportionate identification, placement and disciplinary treatment of students of color in special education:
"I am deeply disappointed by the Departme . . .
"I am deeply disappointed by the Departme . . .