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No, because this thread is really not about the NEA. It is about a new law signed by Gov. Bush, creating a scholarship / voucher program for students with disabilities.

But how is it possible that a thread about a new law signed by Govenour Bush, creating a voucher/scholarship program for students with disabilities not concern the NEA? Aren't they the top decision makers as to what their union brothers and sisters do? Do they have any influence?

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If a parent wants to enroll their disabled child in this program, they do not apply to the NEA.

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If a parent = If parents

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Aren't they the top decision makers as to what their union brothers and sisters do?
<br. Furthermore, if NEA members who are teachers -- and, also, parents of disabled students -- want to enroll their child in this program, the NEA can not stop them from doing so. I have no doubt that among the 14,000 calls from interested parents to the state, in quiring about these scholarships / vouchers, you would find some NEA teachers who are also parents of disabled students.

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Aren't they the top decision makers as to what their union brothers and sisters do?

Not exactly, because if teachers who are NEA members -- and who are also parents of disabled students -- want to enroll theirdisabled child in this program, the NEA can not stop them from doing so. I have no doubt that among the "14,000 calls" from interested parents to the state, inquiring about these scholarships / vouchers, you would find some NEA teachers who are also parents of disabled students.