Congress Passes IDEA Reauthorization
Congress has approved legislation that reauthorizes the main federal special education law, a bipartisan compromise designed to improve the educational opportunities of some 6.7 million children with disabilities.
The House voted 397-3 on Nov. 19 to approve the latest version of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Hours later, the Senate followed suit with a voice vote in favor of the plan. President Bush is expected to sign the measure.
The reauthorized IDEA would mandate quality standards for special education teachers, streamline disciplinary actions involving students with disabilities, and attempt to reduce the number of lawsuits...
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