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119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Apr 3, 2025
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S. 1277In CommitteeEducation

Democrats propose fully funding special education services nationwide

Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris (D-MD)40 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 3, 2025
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House
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Cosponsors (40)

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Activity timeline

Apr 3
Apr 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 3
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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Apr 3
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 3
Introduced in Senate

All 30 cosponsors

29 Democrats · 0 Republicans · 1 Independent
Democrats (29)
Independents (1)
Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]VT

In the news

Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month: Fund the IDEA Act - Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
Honoring Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month by Advocating for Special Education - Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
IDEA at 50: Resources To Support Students With Disabilities During the Week of Action - Center for American Progress
Special Education - National Education Association | NEA
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