 COPAA is a voice in Congress regarding policy and legislation affecting the educational and civil rights of children with disabilities.For example, COPAA has advocated with states to override the "Schaffer v. Weast" decision and place the burden of proof on school districts, which the organization believes to be more equitable and fair.COPAA has also worked to support the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, which would enable parents who prevail in IDEA cases to recover their expert witness fees.