IDEA Fairness Restoration Act (S. 613/H.R. 1208)
The IDEA Fairness Restoration Act was introduced in the Senate by Senator Tom Harkin (IA) on March 17, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. A companion bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Chris Van Hollen (MD-8) on April 4, 2011 and was referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education.
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Summary of S. 613/H.R. 1208
S. 613 - Sponsored by Senator Tom Harkin (IA)
H.R. 1208 - Sponsored by Representative Chris Van Hollen (MD-8)
Autism Speaks endorses the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act.
This legislation would allow parents to recover expert witness fees in an action under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
A recent Supreme Court decision held that the parents of a disabled child, who prevailed in an action against the school district, could not recover fees for the services of an educational consultant who assisted them during the proceedings.
The IDEA Fairness Restoration Act would overturn this decision, helping parents advocate on behalf of a disabled child.
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Cosponsors:
S. 613 - Sponsored by Senator Tom Harkin (IA)
Senator Barbara Mikulski (MD)
Senator Bernie Sanders (VT)
Senator Richard Blumenthal (CT)
Senator Sherrod Brown (OH)
Senator Benjamin Cardin (MD)
Senator Debbie Stabenow (MI)
Senator Frank Lautenberg (NJ)
H.R. 1208 - Sponsored by Rep. Chris Van Hollen (MD-8)
Rep. Pete Sessions (TX-32)
Rep. Andre Carson (IN-7)
Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-2)
Rep. Bob Filner (CA-51)
Rep. Rush D. Holt (NJ-12)
Rep. Marcy Kaptur (OH-9)
Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (CA-38)
Rep. Donald M. Payne (NJ-10)
Rep. Gary C. Peters (MI-9)
Rep.John P. Sarbanes (MD-3)
Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr (IL-2)
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