US HB5976 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on May 25 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-10-19 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

IDEA High Cost Pool Funding Act This bill amends the Individuals with Disabilities Act to establish additional grants for the purpose of assisting states in addressing the needs of high-need children with disabilities. The bill establishes limitations on grant amounts and how grant funds may be used. To be eligible to receive such a grant, a state shall: (1) provide matching funds equal to at least 25% of the grant amount; and (2) provide any information that the Department of Education may require, as specified by the bill. A state may request a waiver of certain grant requirements that are incompatible with aspects of the state's governmental structure.

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Title

IDEA High Cost Pool Funding Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-10-19HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
2018-05-25HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
2018-05-25HouseIntroduced in House

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