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HR 3930 105th Congress House

Better IDEA Act

Official title: To ensure that the Federal Government adheres to its commitment to State and local governments to share in the expense of educating children with disabilities.

Introduced: May 21, 1998 Introduced by: Graham, Lindsey Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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DisabledDisabled childrenEconomics and Public FinanceEducation of disabled studentsEducational accountabilityEducational testsElementary and secondary educationFamiliesFederal aid to disability servicesFederal aid to educationFederal aid to higher educationGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment spending reductionsHigher educationTeacher education
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 15, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
May 21, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
May 21, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 15, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Better IDEA Act - Repeals the Goals 2000: Educate America Act.

Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reduce amounts authorized to be appropriated in FY 1999 for: (1) the title II Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program; and (2) the title X part A Fund for the Improvement of Education. Provides that the General Education Provisions Act shall not apply to extend the authority of such funding for such Program and Fund.

Directs the Secretary of Education to make available for programs under part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act any funds that are not expended or obligated as a result of this Act.

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 Cosponsors 1
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · May 21, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3930: Better IDEA Act. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3930/
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