ABC13 town hall highlights inequalities facing Texans with disabilities
“Compared to the state average of 5.4%, students in special education in Texas drop out at higher rates (8.2%) than nearly any other group, with the exception of English learners (12.9%), according to TEA data.
With the gubernatorial election approaching in November, disability rights advocates are now working to address the fallout from a new Texas law that limits assistance to voters with disabilities. Anyone found in violation of Senate Bill 1, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in 2021, could face criminal penalties.”