HR 3053 · 102th Congress · Education

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1991

Introduced 1991-07-25· Sponsored by Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Laid on the table. See S. 1106 for further action.(1991-09-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1991 - Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to allow States to opt to include under the definition of "children with disabilities," for children aged three through five, those who need special education and related services because they are experiencing delays in one or more following areas of their development: physical, cognitive, communication, social or emotional, or adaptive. Increases the amount of Assistance for Education of All Handicapped Children grant funds which a State may use for administrative costs. Revises provisions relating to Indian reservations. Requires that payments by the Secretary of Education (the Secretary) to the Secretary of the Interior are to meet assistance needs for the education of children with disabilities aged five through 21 on reservations who are enrolled in elementary and secondary schools for Indian children operated or funded by the Secretary of the Interior. Allows Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) schools which are State-accredited to count Indian students aged three through five enrolled in affiliated programs for the purpose of funds distribution. Makes the…

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Cosponsors (7)

4 Democrats3 Republicans