Keep Our PACT Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Keep Our Promise to America’s Children and Teachers Act aims to fully fund two key federal education programs: Part A of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (focused on equity in education for low-income students) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (which supports special education services). The bill provides increased, year-by-year appropriations for these programs over a ten-year period, starting in fiscal year 2026, with the goal of ensuring adequate resources for these critical educational initiatives. It also establishes a permanent reauthorization for the special education grant program.
Key provisions
- Provides increased, year-by-year funding for Part A of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
- Provides increased, year-by-year funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
- Establishes a ten-year funding schedule, beginning in fiscal year 2026.
- Permanently reauthorizes the grant program to assist states and outlying areas in providing special education services.
- The appropriations are designated as an emergency requirement.
- Funding levels are tied to the number of children with disabilities and the average per-pupil expenditure.
- The bill addresses Pay-As-You-Go budget rules.
- Includes emergency designation for the appropriations.
Who is affected
- Elementary and secondary schools
- Students from low-income families
- Students with disabilities
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