HR 2229 · 111th Congress 2009–2011, ended

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow States to adopt alternate and modified standards for students with disabilities.

Introduced May 4, 2009 Originated House Sponsor John Boozman R-AR

Fact sheet

Latest action · Jun 4, 2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedMay 4, 2009
  2. Passed HouseNot reached
  3. Passed SenateNot reached
  4. To the PresidentNot reached
  5. Became lawNot reached

Summary

Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow states to adopt alternate and modified academic performance standards for disabled students who, consistent with their individualized education programs, should be given opportunities to achieve grade-level proficiency beyond a given school year. Requires such modified standards to reflect ambitious annual academic achievement goals.

Cosponsors

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No cosponsors are on file for this measure.

Actions 3

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  1. Jun 4, 2009Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
  2. May 4, 2009Introduced in House
  3. May 4, 2009Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Education.

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  1. May 4, 2009Introduced in House

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