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Disability Rights

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This page collects the 195 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Disability Rights”. Coverage spans bills, public meetings, and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Education, Civil Rights, and Criminal Justice.

Active Bills

State BillCALIFORNIAAug 21, 2026California SB 1381 requires schools to inform parents of state special school optionsStarting in the 2027-28 school year, local school districts must provide parents of deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired students with information about the option to attend state-run spState BillCALIFORNIAAug 13, 2026California mandates statewide evaluation of safety training for regional developmental servicesFederal BillFEDERALAug 3, 2026House resolution condemns June 2026 Department of Justice legal opinion on disability rightsState BillMICHIGANJul 29, 2026Michigan requires court approval and hearings before guardians move incapacitated individualsState BillGEORGIAJun 23, 2026Georgia House adopts resolution honoring the 27th anniversary of the Olmstead v. L.C. decision and plaintiffs Lois Curtis and Elaine WilsonState BillLOUISIANAJun 8, 2026Louisiana authorizes Department of Public Safety to create specially designed envelopes for drivers with disabilities during traffic stopsState BillCOLORADOMay 28, 2026Colorado Establishes Housing Accommodation Standards for Assistance Animals under Anti-Discrimination Act

Recent Activity

  1. Wed, Aug 261 item
    1. Miami-Dade judge denies request to dismiss battery charges against autistic studentA Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge ruled that criminal battery charges against 21-year-old Halle Hansen must remain open for at least one year despite a court-appointed psychologist finding her incompetMiami-Dade County
  2. Thu, Aug 201 item
    1. Department of Justice shifts legal stance on disability integration mandateThe Department of Justice has issued a legal opinion stating that the federal government does not have the authority to require states to provide disability services in community settings rather than San Diego County2 reports
  3. Tue, Aug 181 item
    1. Opinion: Analysis of Executive Order impacts on BlackRock and disability servicesThis opinion piece discusses the potential financial and social impacts of a recent executive order, alleging that the policy resulted in financial gains for BlackRock while negatively affecting serviHillsborough County
  4. Tue, Aug 111 item
    1. San Diego Unified reports students with disabilities spent majority of 2025 with substitute teachersAt 21 San Diego Unified schools, students with disabilities were taught by substitute teachers for more than half of the 2025 school year. Many of these substitute teachers lacked full teaching credenSan Diego County
  5. Wed, Aug 52 items
    1. Prosecutors decline to drop battery charges against 21-year-old student with autismThe Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office has refused a request to dismiss criminal battery charges against a 21-year-old special needs student accused of striking a teacher. The student, who was previouMiami-Dade County2 reports
    2. Coral Gables Disability Affairs Board Meeting: August 5, 2026MeetingCoral Gables
  6. Wed, Jul 11 item
    1. Coral Gables Disability Affairs Board Meeting: July 1, 2026The Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs will meet to discuss local accessibility initiatives and community programs. The agenda includes updates on mental health awareness, school systemCoral Gables
  7. Sun, Jun 281 item
    1. Berkeley student wins national Braille competitionKai Wang, a 13-year-old student from Berkeley, placed first in the 'Charts and Graphs' category at the national Braille Challenge Finals in Los Angeles. He is the only competitor from California amongUnited States

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Key Actors

  1. 01Esther Kingperson3 mentions
  2. 02Halle Hansenperson3 mentions
  3. 03American Senior High Schoollocation3 mentions
  4. 04Michael Pizziperson3 mentions
  5. 05Justine Chichesterperson2 mentions
  6. 06Jennifer Wardperson2 mentions
  7. 07Department of Justiceorganization2 mentions
  8. 08Kaleigh Brendleperson2 mentions
  9. 09Bonnie Blaireperson2 mentions
  10. 10Vanessa Bedoyaperson2 mentions

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  • Topic to billsCalifornia SB 1381 requires schools to inform parents of state special school options, California mandates statewide evaluation of safety training for regional developmental services, House resolution condemns June 2026 Department of Justice legal opinion on disability rights (+4 more)
  • Topic to peopleEsther King, Halle Hansen, Michael Pizzi (+5 more)
  • Topic to orgsDepartment of Justice
  • Topic to meetingsCoral Gables Disability Affairs Board Meeting: August 5, 2026, Coral Gables Disability Affairs Board Meeting: July 1, 2026
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  1. Aug 26, 2026NewsMiami-Dade judge denies request to dismiss battery charges against autistic student
  2. Aug 21, 2026State BillCalifornia SB 1381 requires schools to inform parents of state special school options
  3. Aug 20, 2026NewsDepartment of Justice shifts legal stance on disability integration mandate
  4. Aug 20, 2026NewsDepartment of Justice shifts legal stance on disability integration mandate
  5. Aug 18, 2026NewsOpinion: Analysis of Executive Order impacts on BlackRock and disability services
  6. Aug 13, 2026State BillCalifornia mandates statewide evaluation of safety training for regional developmental services
  7. Aug 11, 2026NewsSan Diego Unified reports students with disabilities spent majority of 2025 with substitute teachers
  8. Aug 5, 2026NewsProsecutors decline to drop battery charges against 21-year-old student with autism
  9. Aug 5, 2026NewsProsecutors decline to drop battery charges against 21-year-old student with autism
  10. Aug 5, 2026MeetingCoral Gables Disability Affairs Board Meeting: August 5, 2026

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