No to SB1017

Senate Bill 1017, introduced by Sen. Dusty Deevers, poses a grave threat to our children’s well-being and future. This bill seeks to cut essential services like physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychological support, counseling, eye exams, and even basic assistive technology—things that many of our kids depend on to succeed in school.

The burden of these critical services would shift entirely to families, assuming that every parent has the time, money, and resources to cover what schools have long been providing. This isn’t a budget issue—it’s a matter of neglect.

These services are not "extras." They are necessary for an appropriate education! For children with speech delays, these therapies help them communicate. For kids recovering from injuries, they help them regain mobility. For students battling mental health issues, they help them survive the day. And for children with undiagnosed vision problems, they prevent academic struggles from becoming lifelong setbacks.

Please contact your legislators today and demand that this bill be stopped—before it even makes it out of committee. Our kids deserve better.