Bill > HR869

This bill, named the "Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act" or the "Keep Our PACT Act", aims to ensure full funding for two critical education programs: Part A of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The bill establishes mandatory funding mechanisms for both programs from fiscal years 2026 to 2035, gradually increasing the appropriations to meet the original congressional commitment. For Part A of Title I, the bill provides escalating funding amounts starting at $20.5 billion in 2026 and reaching $54.3 billion by 2035, with the specific amount each year being the difference between the 2025 appropriation and the designated annual target. Similarly, for IDEA, the bill increases funding from 11.6% to 40% of the total per-pupil expenditure, with appropriations rising from $16.7 billion in 2026 to $69.6 billion by 2035. The legislation is based on the principle that education is crucial for children's potential and that government promises, particularly those related to educational support, should be honored. The bill also includes an emergency designation to facilitate its budgetary implementation, emphasizing the urgent need to fully fund these education programs.

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