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HR 2740 111th Congress House Education Civil actions and liability Disability and paralysis Elementary and secondary education Evidence and witnesses Legal fees and court costs Special education

IDEA Fairness Restoration Act

Introduced: June 4, 2009 Introduced by: Van Hollen, Chris Democratic · Maryland See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 23, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Jun 4, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jun 4, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1310-1311)
Jun 4, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 July 23, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

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