Education and Workforce Committee, Budget Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill, titled the "Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act," aims to ensure full federal funding for two critical education programs: Part A of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It seeks to fulfill long-standing commitments to provide high-quality education and support for all students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and those with disabilities. For Part A of Title I of ESEA, the bill mandates specific appropriations from fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2035. These appropriations are designed to incrementally increase each year, starting from the fiscal year 2025 appropriation and adding a specified amount, or the full authorized amount, whichever is greater. By fiscal year 2035, the funding for these programs is set to reach over $54 billion or the full authorized amount. Regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the legislation amends existing law to provide mandatory funding from fiscal year 2026 onward. The bill outlines a progressive funding schedule, with both authorized and appropriated amounts increasing annually. The ultimate goal is to achieve the federal commitment of providing 40 percent of the national current average per-pupil expenditure for students with disabilities by fiscal year 2035 and for all subsequent years. This calculation is based on the number of eligible children with disabilities and the average per-pupil expenditure. Finally, the bill designates all amounts provided through these amendments as an emergency requirement . This designation, made pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 and relevant budget resolutions, exempts these funds from certain budgetary constraints.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
AppropriationsEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationSpecial education
Keep Our PACT Act
USA119th CongressHR-869| House
| Updated: 1/31/2025
This bill, titled the "Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act," aims to ensure full federal funding for two critical education programs: Part A of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It seeks to fulfill long-standing commitments to provide high-quality education and support for all students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and those with disabilities. For Part A of Title I of ESEA, the bill mandates specific appropriations from fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2035. These appropriations are designed to incrementally increase each year, starting from the fiscal year 2025 appropriation and adding a specified amount, or the full authorized amount, whichever is greater. By fiscal year 2035, the funding for these programs is set to reach over $54 billion or the full authorized amount. Regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the legislation amends existing law to provide mandatory funding from fiscal year 2026 onward. The bill outlines a progressive funding schedule, with both authorized and appropriated amounts increasing annually. The ultimate goal is to achieve the federal commitment of providing 40 percent of the national current average per-pupil expenditure for students with disabilities by fiscal year 2035 and for all subsequent years. This calculation is based on the number of eligible children with disabilities and the average per-pupil expenditure. Finally, the bill designates all amounts provided through these amendments as an emergency requirement . This designation, made pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 and relevant budget resolutions, exempts these funds from certain budgetary constraints.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.