118th Congress (2023-2024)

HR 4259

Think Differently about Education Act of 2023

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118th Congress (2023-2024)

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118th Congress (2023-2024)

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US Congress

Bill overview

The Think Differently about Education Act of 2023 aims to improve the process of creating Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities. Currently, schools are not always required to inform parents about their right to include outside experts on the IEP team. This bill mandates that schools notify parents at the start of each school year that they can request the participation of individuals with specialized knowledge, such as therapists or related services personnel, to help develop the student’s IEP.

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Legislative history

2023-06-21House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

2023-06-21

Introduced in House

2023-06-21

Introduced in House

2023-09-14House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 0.

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9/24/2024HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5706)
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9/24/2024Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5706)
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Passage without roll call

9/24/2024HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5706)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
9/24/2024Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5706)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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HR 4259

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