The state of Maryland is facing a crisis you don’t see splashed across the headlines — but if you talk to parents and step inside classrooms across the state, you’ll feel it immediately. According to the National Education Association, Maryland has a nearly $471 million shortfall in funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This threatens the very services that ensure students with disabilities have a fair shot at reaching their full economic potential.

This isn’t just a math problem. It’s a civil rights travesty happening in every Maryland county. IDEA is a federal promise guaranteeing students with disabilities, like my daughter, a free and appropriate public education tailored to their needs. It ensures that every child with a disability will receive the sup

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