The IDEA act covers children in public schools. Check ou Wrightslaw.com for more information. Mark Jones (R-8 School Board candidate)

Dear Senator Nodler, I think this is a great bill but I don't understand why public schools are not included in your bill. Everyday children with disabilities are abused and neglected in the public school system and nothing is being done to protect our children. There are no laws, rules or accountability for school staff and districts and they are getting away with child abuse every day. Please help protect our children by adding public schools to your bill.