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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 15h

The federal government this week laid off almost every staff position in their special education division. This included the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Office of Special Education Programs, and most of the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 15h

6/ Special education programs will greatly be impacted by the long-term effects of these layoffs. Without funding, schools will not be able to support these critical programs for students, leaving many without a support system for their education.

SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 15h

5/ Reach out to your Congressional legislators today to emphasize the importance of staffing these programs. You can use @copaafape.bsky.social's action tool today to send a message: copaa.salsalabs.org/protectchild...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 15h

4/ The second major impact will be significant delays to data collection along work around monitoring compliance to federal rules and regulations. This data is essential to protecting student’s rights and ensuring equal access to education.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 15h

3/ Without staff to send proposals and administer grants, that puts funding for this critical special education programs in danger for the next school year.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 15h

2/ There will be two major long-term consequences of this layoff: The first harmful impact is to special education funding for ‘26-27. The first rounds of grant applications and awards begin as soon as November (specifically for IDEA programs).

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 15h

The federal government this week laid off almost every staff position in their special education division. This included the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Office of Special Education Programs, and most of the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights.

Details 🧵

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 5d

Eviction Diversion, things like rental assistance and eviction defense programs, can greatly help play a role in preventing homelessness. Funding and supporting programs that help provide assistance to families is a powerful first step in preventing a quick downward spiral.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 5d

Most people are concerned about the impacts of letting the ACA enhanced premium tax credits expire.

SC, let your reps know you want these credits extended to help 170,000+ South Carolinians keep affordable health coverage this coming year: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 6d

Follow along in the coming weeks to see members of @protruthsc.bsky.social share about the legislative process in #scpol and how you can be an education advocate this upcoming year!

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 7d

Do folks know of any parent groups in Sumter, SC focusing on education?

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 7d

NEW BLOG: ACA Enrollment Changes and How to Prepare: www.scjustice.org/aca-enrollme...

Some of the rule changes will cause many South Carolinians to be priced out of health insurance this coming year. We share some things to keep in mind ahead of healthcare enrollment season starting November 1st.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 11d

NEW from @kff.org, three in four adults SUPPORT extending enhanced tax credits.

Let SC Congress members know here: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 11d

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · Sep 5

Congress did not extend the enhanced ACA premium tax credits which greatly reduces costs of ACA insurance for thousands in the state through H.R.1, but still has time to change their minds.

Please urge Congress to do so today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...

#scpol #aca #uspol

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 14d

Use @kff.org's interactive tool to see how you or others in SC may be impacted by the end of the enhanced premium tax credits here: www.kff.org/interactive/...

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Bren @kindofnerdy.bsky.social · 14d

For our South Carolinians...

SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 14d

The debate for healthcare is vital for thousands of South Carolinians who are currently set to lose coverage due to a major spike in costs in 2026. Urge your legislator to both avoid a government shutdown and also extend premium tax credits today.

Take action: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...

Urge Congress to Extend Premium Tax Credits!

Enhanced premium tax credits that have helped thousands of South Carolinians obtain affordable healthcare through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace since 2021 will be expiring at the end of 20...

www.votervoice.net

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 14d

The debate for healthcare is vital for thousands of South Carolinians who are currently set to lose coverage due to a major spike in costs in 2026. Urge your legislator to both avoid a government shutdown and also extend premium tax credits today.

Take action: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...

Urge Congress to Extend Premium Tax Credits!

Enhanced premium tax credits that have helped thousands of South Carolinians obtain affordable healthcare through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace since 2021 will be expiring at the end of 20...

www.votervoice.net

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 22d

We are looking forward to that our Advocate of the Year event is this Thursday!

We invite you to come meet the team at SC Appleseed, and join us in celebrating our honoree!

For more details, sponsorship opportunities and to register if you have not prior, head here: www.scjustice.org/aoy/

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 28d

New Blog: Breaking Down All of the Healthcare Changes for Immigrants in the US (2025-2028)

www.scjustice.org/immigration-...

In this blog, we focus on healthcare changes that will impact immigrant communities. We will discuss when they will take place, and how immigrant communities can prepare.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 28d

Reminder! Please join members of @protruthsc.bsky.social for a webinar on Sept 18, 7 PM to learn how to get involved in education advocacy in South Carolina. #scpol

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · Sep 11

Please join @protruthsc.bsky.social for a webinar on Sept 18, 7 PM to learn how to get involved in education advocacy in South Carolina. #scpol

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · Sep 11

If you live in South Carolina, are on ACA coverage and likely to lose coverage due to the tremendous rise in costs of monthly premiums this coming Fall for 2026, we'd like to talk to you and work with you to share your story!

Reach out to our storyteller today at [email protected]

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · Sep 11

“My fear is that we're going to just see a whole bunch of kids left behind because they're too afraid to attend, and that's not going to be good for either the kids or the community at large,” Rainville said.

Story in @postandcourier.bsky.social: www.postandcourier.com/education-la...

‘Why don’t I see my friends anymore?’ Parents fear deportations are coming to SC schools.

Families with mixed immigration status or without legal authorization to be in the US are fearing deportations could come to their children’s SC schools.

www.postandcourier.com

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · Sep 10

We signed onto a letter alongside nearly 400 partners around the US asking Congress to fully fund the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants,and Children (WIC), one of the nation’s largest federal nutrition programs, for fiscal year (FY) 2026.

Letter: frac.org/wp-content/u...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · Sep 9

The costs add up quickly, too quickly for many who will be priced out of the ACA marketplace if enhanced premium tax credits are not renewed.

Urge SC Congressional members to extend enhanced premium tax credits using our action tool today --> www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...

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