Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc.

IPUL Legislative Committee Established 2002

In 2002 the Board of Directors of Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. (IPUL) established a Legislative Committee to more effectively convey the thoughts and concerns of Idaho families to policy makers at a state and national level. The IPUL Board of Directors adopts a new legislative slate each session. The committee then supports the lead agencies or individuals bringing the new legislation into law.

The IPUL Legislative Committee members research and discuss issues associated with IDEA and Medicaid and then, as a committee, determine what actions to take. The IPUL Legislative Committee works with staff members who have participated in the development of Federal Regulations under IDEA to provide feedback to our US Department of Education. The IPUL Legislative Committee and staff members have assisted in the development of state rules and policies under IDEA 2004. The committee regularly monitors and reviews changes or modification to the Medicaid program and/or Family and Community Service system in the state legislature. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as it is reauthorization by Congress.

When you receive an IPUL email please read the information and forward the e-mails to other families. Follow this with even more proactive advocacy by contacting your representatives and letting them know how the actions they are considering will affect your family. In order to get this information to you in a timely and effective manner. IPUL, in conjunction with many volunteer parents, continue to work to developed a statewide network of email contacts. You can find your representatives by going to www.legislature.idaho.gov

If you choose to be included in this network you will receive ongoing legislative information regarding rules, bills and legislative actions that affect the services Idaho children/youth with disabilities receive.

IDEA 2004 revisions:

The full text of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 can be found here.

State SpecIal Education Manual can be found at http://www.sde.idaho.gov/SpecialEducation/manual.asp