H.R. 821 · 110th Congress
Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Chris Van Hollen
- Introduced
- 2007-02-05
- Latest action
- 2007-05-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Summary
Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act - Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to reauthorize part B programs of education of all children with disabilities.
Authorizes appropriations in specified amounts for part B for FY2008-FY2016 and thereafter, according to a certain formula. (Provides phased-in increases of such authorized funding designed to reach a promised 40% federal share by FY2015.) Makes appropriations in specified amounts (which are less than the amounts this Act authorizes to be appropriated) for part B for FY2008-FY2016 and thereafter. Requires such amounts to be expended consistent with pay-as-you-go requirements.