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Latest House budget proposal cuts a third of all Medicaid funding over 10 years, greatly reducing healthcare children, seniors, people with disabilities COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – Over 50+ South Carolina organizations united to call on South Carolina’s Congressional leaders to protect Medicaid and SNAP from harmful cuts. The list of organizations supporting the letter to…
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Written by Jennifer Rainville, Education Policy Attorney at SC Appleseed I had a discussion with Bridget Brown, Executive Director of SC Appleseed, in January about FERPA. She said something brilliant to me that made a lot of sense. We are living in a world of “could” and “should.” In this blog I am going to…
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Written by Jennifer Rainville, Education Policy Attorney at SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center In today’s blog, Jennifer discusses the history and value of the IDEA, a key law that protects the rights of students with disabilities. You may have noticed a distinct difference in the way that students with disabilities are educated now versus how…
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Written by Jennifer Rainville, Education Policy Attorney at SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center In today’s blog, Jennifer looks at the differences between private and public education and the concerns around funding private education. Visit our first blog about Title I schools to learn more about the Department of Education and the work they do. South…
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Written by Jennifer Rainville, Education Policy Attorney at SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center One of the major goals outlined by the upcoming presidential administration is the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education. Over the next few months, we will be releasing a series of blogs that will look at several key initiatives and programs…
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On Monday, November 11, 2024 the South Carolina Department of Social Services will be starting preregistration for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP). DSNAP provides financial assistance to any household that was impacted by the hurricane due to damage or loss of income. It is a one-time payment that is dependent on the family size…
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By Jennifer Rainville, Education Policy Attorney at SC Appleseed A new school year has started and there are some new laws and policies that are affecting some students more than others. There are a few changes that will directly be affecting students who identify as LGBTQ+. In this summary, our Education Policy Attorney Jennifer Rainville…
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HOTLINE FOR QUESTIONS AND ASSISTANCE (only for SC residents who have questions about SNAP and Medicaid): 803-779-1113 x115MORE INFO HERE: https://www.nlada.org/USDA-DFAP/award-recipients Soon the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP) will be providing financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced discrimination by USDA in USDA’s farm lending prior…
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By Emily Blackshire-Giel and Donate James It is no secret that it can get HOT in South Carolina’s summers. But who is responsible for making sure a unit has air conditioning? Under South Carolina law, it depends! There are four essential services that landlords must provide access to renters in SC – heat, running water,…
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Written By Equal Justice Works Housing Fellow Dontae James Appearing for a court date can be a stressful experience, but understanding the process and familiarizing yourself with what to expect can help to alleviate that stress. In this guide, we discuss a few things to keep in mind before heading to court for your case.…
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