Call or e-mail your legislators and other key decision-makers and tell them to reject the special education waiver in the state budget. If you get voicemail, leave a message.
SAMPLE SCRIPT:
My name is [your name] and I am a [parent of a student with a disability/teacher/concerned constituent]. I am calling regarding the state budget. I want to make sure the budget does not include the special education waiver in Governor Cuomo's budget proposal. The special education waiver would allow school districts to take away important rights for students with disabilities, and I hope you will reject this proposal. Thank you.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
To reach your state legislators, call the NY Senate switchboard (518-455-2800) and NY Assembly switchboard (518-455-4100) and give your zip code. Alternatively, you can find your NY State Senator at www.nysenate.gov/find-my-senator and your NY Assembly Member at www.assembly.state.ny.us/mem/.
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