HR 4188
110th Congress
House
Education
Civil actions and liability
Disability evaluation
Disabled
Elementary and secondary education
Expert witnesses
Law
Legal fees
Special education
IDEA Fairness Restoration Act
Introduced: November 14, 2007
Introduced by:
Van Hollen, Chris
Democratic
· Maryland
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 14, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Nov 14, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2418-2419)
Nov 14, 2007
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
IDEA Fairness Restoration Act - Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to include expert witness fees, including the reasonable costs of any test or evaluation necessary for the preparation of the parent or guardian's case in the action or proceeding, within the definition of "attorneys' fees" that may be awarded to the prevailing party in a civil action brought under such Act.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Committees of jurisdiction
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