Lets all send comments to Fed. Register re: Bush plans to cut school buses for disabled kids
Lots of DUer's have commented on this post. LETS ALL DO something about it!
Just think--over 100,000 DUer's all sending emails regarding this!
And send to your friends please.
Lets blow em out!
I feel terrible after Congress not able to change the course of the war-this feels like I just am doing something positive.
Thanks
Link for sending Comments:
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/07-4356.htmForum Name General Discussion
Topic subject Here is a link to the Federal Register September 7, 2007.
Topic URL
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x1874092#18745601874560, Here is a link to the Federal Register September 7, 2007.
Posted by deminks on Fri Sep-21-07 10:05 PM
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/07-4356.htm or PDF format:
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/07-4356.pdf (snip)
However, as discussed further below,
the proposed rule would supersede the
prior guidance and would represent the
Secretary’s determination that
transportation from home to school and
back does not meet the definition of an
optional medical transportation service
nor is it necessary for the proper and
efficient administration of the State
plan.
(end snip)
Forum Name General Discussion
Topic subject Bush plans to cut school buses for disabled children
Topic URL
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x1874092#18740921874092, Bush plans to cut school buses for disabled children
Posted by deminks on Fri Sep-21-07 09:06 PM
http://www.sacbee.com/111/story/392663.html The Bush Administration plans to stop reimbursing states for school-based Medicaid activities, including transporting disabled students, a move that would cost California schools more than $100 million a year.
Districts are scrambling to figure out how to pay the bill because federal law requires schools to provide special services for disabled students.
"If the money stops, districts are going to have to find the money somewhere else in their budgets," said Suzi Rader, director of district and financial services for the California School Boards Association.
Public comments on the rule change, published Sept. 7 in the Federal Register, are due by Nov. 7. The cuts will take effect by the 2008-09 school year unless the administration changes its mind -- which is unlikely based on the administration's record.
(end snip)
So, let me get this straight - Rethuglicans don't what poor children to have health care, and don't want disabled children to have transportation.
And they call themselves human beings. I don't think so.
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/07-4356.htm
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
42 CFR Parts 431, 433, and 440
RIN 0938-AP13
Medicaid Program; Elimination of Reimbursement Under Medicaid for
School Administration Expenditures and Costs Related to Transportation
of School-Age Children Between Home and School
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: Under the Medicaid program, Federal payment is available for
the costs of administrative activities ``as found necessary by the
Secretary for the proper and efficient administration of the State
plan.'' The proposed rule would eliminate reimbursement under the
Medicaid program for the costs of certain activities based on a
Secretarial finding that these activities are not necessary for the
proper and efficient administration of the State plan, nor do they meet
the definition of an optional transportation benefit. Based on these
determinations, under the proposed rule, Federal Medicaid payments
would no longer be available for administrative activities performed by
school employees or contractors, or anyone under the control of a
public or private educational institution, and transportation from home
to school and back for school-aged children with an Individualized
Education Program (IEP) or an Individualized Family Services Plan
(IFSP) established pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA).
DATES: To be assured consideration, comments must be received at one of
the addresses provided below, no later than 5 p.m. on November 6, 2007.
ADDRESSES: In commenting, please refer to file code CMS-2287-P. Because
of staff and resource limitations, we cannot accept comments by
facsimile (FAX) transmission.
You may submit comments in one of four ways (no duplicates,
please):
1. Electronically. You may submit electronic comments on specific
issues in this regulation to http://www.cms.hhs.gov/eRulemaking. Click
on the link ``Submit electronic comments on CMS regulations with an
open comment period.'' (Attachments should be in Microsoft Word,
WordPerfect, or Excel; however, we prefer Microsoft Word.)
2. By regular mail. You may mail written comments (one original and
two copies) to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention:
CMS-2287-P, Mail Stop S3-14-22, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
21244.
Please allow sufficient time for mailed comments to be received
before the close of the comment period.
3. By express or overnight mail. You may send written comments (one
original and two copies) to the following address ONLY: Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services,
Attention: CMS-2287-P, Mail Stop S3-14-22, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244.
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