# 115-hr-5976: IDEA High Cost Pool Funding Act

115-hr-5976, IDEA High Cost Pool Funding Act, is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-5976
- Congress: 115
- Title: IDEA High Cost Pool Funding Act
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
- Introduced: 2018-05-25
- Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

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.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] (D-CA), 2018-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2018-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47] (D-CA), 2018-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [115-hr-5976 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5976)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-5976 (as of 2025-11-18).