We are fortunate to have Michelle Norman, founder and director of Partners in Promise, back to discuss the Navy EFMP three-year pilot program to expand support for service members enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program. Hear why she's so passionate about special education resources and how this program can have a tremendous impact on all military families.

Show Notes:

Link to Last week’s episode with Partners in Promise: Special Education and Military Families Partners in Promise: Part 1

https://thepromiseact.org/

Partners in Promise | The PROMISE Act

The PROMISE Act asks for increased accountability, standardization and assistance to help special needs and EFMP military families.

thepromiseact.org

https://thepromiseact.org/2020/12/navy-hires-special-education-attorneys-as-part-of-pilot-program-for-families/

Navy hires special education attorneys as part of pilot program for families | The Promise Act

Military family members at a hearing on the Exceptional Family Member Program, Feb. 5, 2020 on Capitol Hill. By ROSE L. THAYER | STARS AND STRIPES Published: December 14, 2020. AUSTIN, Texas – The Navy has hired two special education lawyers as part of a three-year pilot program to expand support for service members enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program.

thepromiseact.org

S.4049 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

S.4049 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

Summary of S.4049 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

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