The Arc of the United States | Disability Rights, Advocacy & Inclusion

Every child with a disability deserves the chance to learn, belong, and thrive in school. The federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), guarantees a free, appropriate public education to eligible children...

Today, the U.S. Government Accountability Office released a new report documenting major disruption at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights and a sharp rise in the dismissal of discrimination complaints in schools, including those...

On January 23, 2026, Texas and eight other states—Alaska, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, and South Dakota—renewed their attack on Section 504 and the integration mandate. The integration mandate is a requirement under Section...

Congress passed a new law that made cuts to Medicaid called Public Law 119-21. This law says that some adults with low income who get health coverage through Medicaid will need to report their work or community activities to the state in the future.
If you get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid, this law does not affect you. If you receive Medicaid home and community-based services, this law should also not affect you....