Protection and Advocacy for Student Success Act

Protection of Rights: The bill establishes a program to enforce rights and protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 2(b)).

Safer Educational Environments: Funds can be used to advocate for safe and humane conditions and to eliminate dangerous practices like seclusion and restraint in educational settings (Section 2(c)(2)).

Increased Support for Families: The program allows for collaboration with parent training and information centers to ensure families receive necessary advocacy and information (Section 2(c)(3)).

Resolution of Violations: The bill enables the pursuit of redress for legal violations and provides advocacy during dispute resolution proceedings (Section 2(c)(4)).

Systemic Improvement: Funds can be used to advocate for systemic changes in educational settings to address law violations (Section 2(c)(5)).

Access to Services: The program empowers systems to pursue legal and administrative remedies to ensure people with disabilities receive the education and services they are entitled to (Section 2(c)(6)).