Governor Newsom released the 2026-2027 state budget at the start of January 2026. The budget contains the state's policy priorities for the upcoming year. Many of these priorities affect people with disabilities.

This town hall shared the latest analysis of budget proposals in several areas, including:

• IHSS and other long-term services and supports
• Mental health
• Education
• The regional center system

We shared advocacy opportunities to elevate disability community voices during the budget process.

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Resources:

• Senate Budget Committee
• Assembly Budget Committee
• Trailer Bill Language
• Share your story about disability discrimination in schools
• Government Accountability Office Report on Dismissed Office of Civil Rights Complaints.
• American Association of People with Disabilities Press Release: AAPD Deeply Concerned By GAO Report Finding Education Department Dismissed 90% of Civil Rights Discrimination Complaints Without Review; Wasted $38 Million

Speakers:

Sabrina Epstein, Policy Analyst, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Practice Group

Vivian Haun, Senior Attorney, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Practice Group

Allegra Cira Fischer, Senior Attorney, Youth Practice Group

Anna Leach-Proffer, Managing Attorney, Health and HCBS Practice Group

Monica Porter Gilbert, Associate Director and Senior Counsel of Public Policy, Legislation and Communications Unit