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Abc Newsscience1 day ago
Education Department shifts special education oversight to HHS
The Education Department announced last month it will transfer oversight of special education programs to the Department of Health and Human Services. The Justice Department issued new guidance in June on the interpretation of federal disability laws.
michaelwest.com.aupolitics13 days ago
Senate NDIS Inquiry Delayed Again as Government Savings Target and Reform Concerns Both Rise
A second postponement of the Senate inquiry into Labor’s NDIS overhaul has put $17 billion in projected savings at risk and left the government short of Senate support.
The Guardianpolitics50 days ago
Australians Must Exhaust Treatment Options to Access NDIS Under Proposed Rules
Proposed legislation would require people with disabilities to exhaust all appropriate treatment options before becoming eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, starting in 2028. The changes form part of a broader overhaul aimed at reducing the program's costs, whi…
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld69 days ago
Australia Plans New NDIS Eligibility Criteria Affecting 160,000 Participants
Australia's disability minister announced changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, shifting eligibility from specific diagnoses to functional capacity assessments. An estimated 160,000 participants with milder needs will transition to state programs starting in 2028.