HR 5976 · 115th Congress · Education

IDEA High Cost Pool Funding Act

Introduced 2018-05-25· Sponsored by Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.(2018-10-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats