HR 1208
112th 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: March 17, 2011
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
Apr 4, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Mar 17, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Mar 17, 2011
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 parents' or guardians' 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 Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Committees of jurisdiction
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