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Introduced
04/11/2019
04/11/2019
In Committee
04/11/2019
04/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require full funding of part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This bill provides funding for disadvantaged students under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) and students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for FY2020-FY2029. Specifically, the bill (1) provides funding for grant programs under the ESEA operated by local educational agencies dealing with the disadvantaged, and (2) reauthorizes the IDEA to assist states and outlying areas in providing special education and related services to children with disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill, the Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act or the Keep Our PACT Act, requires full funding of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Part A, which provides funding for disadvantaged students, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which provides funding for students with disabilities. Specifically, the bill increases funding for ESEA Part A and IDEA over the next 10 fiscal years, with the goal of reaching full funding levels as authorized by law. The bill aims to ensure that the government keeps its promise to provide a high-quality education to all children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with disabilities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (19)
Chris Van Hollen (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 04/11/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1172/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1172/BILLS-116s1172is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1172/BILLS-116s1172is.pdf.pdf |
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