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119-hr-1570119th CongressWALLET

Empowering Families in Special Education Act

Sponsored By: Representative Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

Introduced

Summary

Expanded parental notice and the right to include knowledgeable experts on IEP teams. This bill would amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to require local educational agencies to notify parents, within a reasonable time before the first individualized education program team meeting each school year, that they may include other individuals who have knowledge or special expertise about the child, including related services personnel.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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Advance IEP team notice for parents

If enacted, your school district would need to notify you within a reasonable time before the first IEP meeting each school year. The notice would explain that you may invite other people who know your child or have special expertise. This could include related services staff, like speech or occupational therapists, when appropriate. It would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

IN • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 2/25/2025

Roll Call Votes

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