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News Highlights
President’s Proposed Budget Represents Historic Investments in Public Education System
May 28, 2021
Bethesda, MD—The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is pleased to see that President Biden’s proposed FY22 budget presents tremendous opportunity for our nation’s public education system and the students it serves. This historic budget proposal prioritizes addressing disparities that have existed for too long and ultimately undermine the fabric of the nation. We commend the President for requesting significant increases in both Title 1 and IDEA to improve outcomes for students with disabilities, address inequities in school funding systems, and provide historically underfunded schools with the resources they need to ensure a high-quality public education for all students.
Press Releases
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NASP Applauds Biden Administration for Civil Rights Protections for Transgender Students
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) applauds the Biden Administration’s actions to protect the rights of transgender students as part of U.S. public schools’ obligations under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Notice of Interpretation makes it clear that the Department interprets Title IX’s prohibition on sex discrimination to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
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President’s Proposed Budget Represents Historic Investments in Public Education System
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is pleased to see that President Biden’s proposed FY22 budget presents tremendous opportunity for our nation’s public education system and the students it serves. This historic budget proposal prioritizes addressing disparities that have existed for too long and ultimately undermine the fabric of the nation.
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School Safety Experts Release Updated Guidance on Conducting Armed Assailant Drills in Schools
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO), and Safe and Sound Schools (SASS) have partnered to release updated guidance on conducting armed assailant drills in schools.
Public Comments and Testimony
School Psychology in the News
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What Are Maryland Schools Doing To Prevent Gun Violence?
NASP member Christina Conolly joined the Kojo Nnamdi Show to discuss violence prevention in Montgomery (MD) County Public Schools. … more
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Why School Psychologists Are Worried About the Mental Health of America’s Students
NASP member Angela Mann discusses her work on an ACLU study that discusses mental health statues of America's students. … more
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Helping Kids–And Parents– Cope With Back-To-School Anxiety Listen
NASP Executive Director Kathy Minke joined the Kojo Nnamdi Show to discuss how parents can do to help kids navigate the new school year, whether they are entering preschool or high school. … more
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Responsible Media Coverage of Crisis Events Impacting Children
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