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Introduced
04/19/2023
04/19/2023
In Committee
04/19/2023
04/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th 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.
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 Part A of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Specifically, it mandates annual increases in federal appropriations for Part A of Title I, which aims to address educational inequity, and for IDEA, which guarantees a quality education for students with disabilities. The bill sets specific funding targets to be reached over 10 fiscal years, ensuring steady progress towards the promised 40% federal contribution for IDEA. This legislation seeks to uphold the government's commitment to providing high-quality education for all students, particularly those in disadvantaged communities and with special needs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (22)
Chris Van Hollen (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Michael Bennet (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 04/19/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1202/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1202/BILLS-118s1202is.pdf |
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