A Pennsylvania commission is working to improve the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process for 14-year-old students, aiming to better equip them for adulthood. Kelli Crane, assistant research professor and co-director of the Center for Transition and Career Innovation, discussed the significance of this initiative with Public Source, a Pittsburgh-based news outlet.
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Crane also raised concerns that if the current administration continues to weaken the Department of Education, funding and research necessary for these improvements could dissipate.
