Isabel

RePosted • @casponline, Governor Newsom signed into law the CASP-supported measure, AB 2173 (Addis). This new law allows the term ‘emotional disability’ as an acceptable alternative to the existing ‘emotional disturbance’ label in California’s Education Code and regulations. CASP believes that this change in terminology will help to reduce the stigma associated with mental health challenges which can be a major barrier to individuals seeking help and support. A big thank you to the legislature, Assembly Member Addis, Governor Newsom, and the CASP Legislative Committee for their unwavering support and coordination in getting this bill passed. This is a significant step forward for our community!

Recently an inappropriate comment by a staff member was made at my IEP meeting. Admin was present and heard it, and it was also recorded. I also emailed admin to let them know I wasn’t okay with it. Admin set up a meeting to clarify what was said and staff member wanted to apologize. One day before the meeting I was informed that staff member was bringing a union rep. I declined to meet in this way as I believe it to be inappropriate to have a union rep present to discuss a matter that occurred during my child’s IEP. Can union reps even be allowed do this? Isn’t this a FERPA issue?