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Special Education Legislation
Rachelle Miller's advocacy work for special education reform was recently featured in the Seattle Times. Her proposed legislation aims to give parents more time to review special education evaluations, ensuring families have a meaningful voice in their children's care.
Read the Seattle Times Feature
Rachelle Miller and her family with Governor Bob Ferguson at the bill signing for HB 2557, legislation she spearheaded to give parents more time to review special education evaluations.
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