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H.R. 5141 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act

H.R. 5141 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Aug 4, 2023, sponsored by Mark DeSaulnier with 47 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Aug 4, 2023
Co-sponsors
47
Policy area
Education

What it does

Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act This bill authorizes through FY2028 specified provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for early childhood education. Specifically, the bill authorizes Part B, Section 619 (grants to states for preschool programs serving children with disabilities ages three to five) and Part C (grants to aid states in implementing early intervention services for infants and to…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 45 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedAug 4, 2023
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (Aug 4, 2023)

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