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H.R. 1272 106th Congress House

Freedom to Learn Act

Official title: To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to allow State educational agencies and local educational agencies to establish and implement uniform … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to allow State educational agencies and local educational agencies to establish and implement uniform policies with respect to discipline and order applicable to all children within their jurisdiction to ensure safety and an appropriate educational atmosphere in their schools.

Introduced: March 24, 1999 See on congress.gov
Education Child safetyDisabledEducation of disabled studentsElementary and secondary education
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Elementary educationElementary school studentsFamiliesGovernment Operations and PoliticsSchool disciplineSchool districtsSecondary educationSecondary school students
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 21, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
Mar 24, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Mar 24, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 21, 1999

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Freedom to Learn Act - Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to allow State and local educational agencies to establish and implement uniform policies with respect to discipline and order applicable to all children within their jurisdiction to ensure safety and an appropriate educational atmosphere in their schools.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1272: Freedom to Learn Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1272/
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"H.R. 1272: Freedom to Learn Act." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1272/.
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H.R. 1272, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1272/.
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