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To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to direct the Secretary to provide additional funds to States to establish and make disbursements from high cost funds.

USA115th CongressHR-5976| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2018
Jared Huffman

Jared Huffman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
May 25, 2018
Introduced in House
May 25, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Oct 19, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
  • May 25, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • May 25, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.


  • October 19, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Education

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To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to direct the Secretary to provide additional funds to States to establish and make disbursements from high cost funds.

USA115th CongressHR-5976| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2018
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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Timeline
May 25, 2018
Introduced in House
May 25, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Oct 19, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
  • May 25, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • May 25, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.


  • October 19, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Jared Huffman

Jared Huffman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightEducation programs fundingSpecial education