Special Needs News | April 2025

Lawsuit Threatens Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

In September 2024, 17 states filed a lawsuit, Texas v. Becerra, against the United States arguing that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is unconstitutional.

How Education Cuts May Affect Students With Disabilities

The second Trump administration has recently made significant budget cuts to the United States Department of Education and has made clear its intention to close the department permanently.

ABLE Accounts: When the Beneficiary Is No Longer Disabled

If an ABLE account has been set up for a person with special needs, what happens to the account if the beneficiary no longer qualifies as “disabled” according to IRS regulations due to medical improvement or inaccurate diagnosis?

Individualized Education Plans in Special Needs Planning

If you have a child with special needs, you may be wondering how you can ensure that their educational needs will be met and they will get the most out of their school experience. You are not alone.